Question 1

Is L85 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L85 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 L85 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L85 represents Other epidermal thickening. 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 L85?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L85 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L85?

Accepted Answer

Code L85 has Type 2 Excludes including: hypertrophic disorders of the skin (L91.-). These conditions are not included in L85 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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