Question 1

Is L12.3 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L12.3 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L12.3 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L12.3 represents Acquired epidermolysis bullosa. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L12.3?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L12.3 is L12 (Pemphigoid). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L12.3?

Accepted Answer

Code L12.3 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: epidermolysis bullosa (congenital) (Q81.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with L12.3 as they represent different diagnoses.

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