Question 1

Is L20.8 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L20.8 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 L20.8 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L20.8 represents Other atopic dermatitis. 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 L20.8?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L20.8 is L20 (Atopic dermatitis). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L20.8?

Accepted Answer

Code L20.8 has Type 2 Excludes including: circumscribed neurodermatitis (L28.0). These conditions are not included in L20.8 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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