Question 1

Is L50.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, L50.2 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for urticaria due to cold and heat. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L50.2 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L50.2 represents Urticaria due to cold and heat. 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 L50.2?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L50.2 is L50 (Urticaria). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L50.2?

Accepted Answer

Code L50.2 has Type 2 Excludes including: familial cold urticaria (M04.2). These conditions are not included in L50.2 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

L50.22026

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L50.22026

Excludes21Not included here

FAQ

Is L50.2 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L50.2 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L50.2?

What conditions should be coded separately from L50.2?