Question 1

Is L92 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L92 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 L92 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L92 represents Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 L92?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L92 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 L92?

Accepted Answer

Code L92 has Type 2 Excludes including: actinic granuloma (L57.5). These conditions are not included in L92 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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