Question 1

Is L85.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, L85.0 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for acquired ichthyosis. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L85.0 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L85.0 represents Acquired ichthyosis. 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 L85.0?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L85.0 is L85 (Other epidermal thickening). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L85.0?

Accepted Answer

Code L85.0 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-). These conditions cannot be coded together with L85.0 as they represent different diagnoses.

L85.02026

FAQ

L85.02026

Excludes11Not coded together

FAQ

Is L85.0 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L85.0 mean?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L85.0?

What conditions are excluded from L85.0?