What acne ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you're looking for acne ICD codes, please note there are many. We've picked six examples to give you an idea of what to expect when searching for such codes.
- L70.9 - Acne, unspecified: This ICD-10 code is meant for patients confirmed to have acne. This code has an unspecified label, though. This means their specific type of acne hasn't been identified or known. Once the specific type of acne has been identified and confirmed, you must use a more specific ICD-10 code.
- L70.1 - Acne conglobata: If your patient is confirmed to have acne conglobata, use this ICD-10 code. Interconnected inflammatory nodules and cysts characterize this type of acne. They are painful and might lead to scarring.
- L70.2 - Acne varioliformis: If your patient is confirmed to have acne varioliformis, use this ICD-10 code. This is also called acne necrotica. This can cause scarring in the scalp, and if the scarring reaches the subcutaneous layer, it can cause hair loss.
- L70.3 - Acne tropica: If your patient is confirmed to have acne tropica, use this ICD-10 code. This type of acne emerges due to tropical climates and high humidity.
- L70.5 - Acne excoriee: If your patient is confirmed to have acne excoriee, use this ICD-10 code. This type of acne emerges from the picking or scratching of existing acne lesions.
- L70.8 - Other acne: If your patient is confirmed to have a type of acne that doesn't have a specific ICD-10 code, use this code.