Erythema ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about Erythema ICD codes you can use!
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What Erythema ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Erythema ICD codes, there are several codes to pick from. We’ve picked six examples to give you an idea of what to expect when you search for Erythema ICD-10 codes. Here they are:
- L53.9 - Erythematous condition, unspecified
This ICD-10 code is the basic code you’re looking for for Erythema-related ICD-10 codes. This is meant to be used on patients confirmed to have an Erythematous condition.
This ICD-10 code has an unspecified label, meaning the specific type of Erythema has not been identified. Once you’ve identified a patient's specific type of Erythema, please use a more specific code like the examples below.
- L30.4 - Erythema intertrigo
Use this ICD-10 code if the patient has Erythema Intertrigo. This type of erythema is characterized by inflammations in skin folds (usually in the armpits, groin, and buttocks) and caused by friction. This gets exacerbated by heat and moisture.
- L52 - Erythema nodosum
Use this ICD-10 code if the patient has Erythema Nodosum. Painful red nodules characterize this type of erythema.
- P83.1- Neonatal erythema toxicum
This ICD-10 code only applies to newborns, hence the neonatal in the name. Rashes with small fluid-filled bumps characterize this type of Erythema. These rashes and bumps disappear within a week or two.
- L53.1 - Erythema annulare centrifugum
Use this ICD-10 code if the patient has the rare Erythema known as Erythema Annulare Centrifugum. This type of Erythema is characterized by red lesions that resemble rings that spread outward, forming more lesions with ring-like or irregular shapes.
- L53.2 - Erythema marginatum
This is similar to L53.1, but the lesions are red or pink. These lesions have sharp borders and can vary in size from 3cm to 10cm.
Are these Erythema ICD-10 codes billable?
Yes. All these ICD-10 codes for Erythema are valid and billable.
Clinical Information About Erythema:
Erythema is the term that medical professionals use to refer to the skin becoming red. It’s considered an ordinary response to injuries, inflammations, and infections. It can also be a response to certain environmental factors and by simply being overexposed to sunlight.
Erythema is also a common symptom of skin conditions. There are also different types, some mentioned in the list above. They are all characterized by red rashes and itching, but depending on what type of erythema the patient has, they may have other symptoms, like the following:
- The emergence of blisters that vary in size
- Cold sores
- Fever and fatigue
- Joint pains
- Sensitivity to light
Synonyms Include:
- Acute erythema
- Chronic erythema
- Erythema at injection site
- Erythema of skin
- Erythema of periwound skin
- Erythema nodosum caused by Bacteria
- Erythema nodosum migrans
- Erythema ICD 10
- ICD 10 code for erythema
- ICD 10 erythema
- Erythema multiforme ICD 10
- Erythema nodosum ICD 10
Commonly asked questions
Erythema by itself is not contagious. If the underlying cause is an infection, others can be infected by it and get erythema.
The most common types of Erythema include solar erythema, erythema multiforme, erythema nodosum, and erythema migrans.
It depends on the type of Erythema. Some types go away independently, but some might require topical steroids, antibiotics, and antifungals. Professionals will first determine the underlying cause and treat it accordingly.
