Urticaria ICD-10-CM Codes | 2023
Read this short guide to learn about the Urticaria ICD codes you can use!
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What Urticaria ICD-10 codes can I use?
If you’re looking for Urticaria ICD codes, there are several to pick from. We picked six examples to give you an idea of what to expect when searching for such codes. Here they are:
- L50.9 - Urticaria, unspecified
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have urticaria. This code has an unspecified label, which means the specific urticaria hasn’t been identified. Once the particular urticaria has been identified, please use a more specific urticaria ICD-10 code like the one below.
- L50.0 - Allergic urticaria
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have allergic urticaria caused by an allergic reaction to food or something the patient got into contact with.
- L50.1 - Idiopathic urticaria
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have idiopathic urticaria. This type of urticaria is one that spontaneously emerges. The cause is unknown.
- L50.2 - Urticaria due to cold and heat
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have physical urticaria (sometimes called inducible urticaria) caused by cold and/or heat.
- L50.3 - Dermatographic urticaria
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have dermatographic urticaria, a type of urticaria caused by pressure on the skin. This can be caused by something as simple as rubbing your skin on a blanket.
- L50.4 - Vibratory urticaria
This ICD-10 code is meant to be used on a patient confirmed to have vibratory urticaria, a rare type that triggers when a person is exposed to vibrations.
Are these Urticaria ICD-10 codes billable?
Yes. All of the aforementioned ICD-10 codes for Urticaria are valid and billable.
Clinical information about Urticaria:
Urticaria is the medical term for what we commonly refer to as Hives. It’s an annoying skin condition characterized by the sudden emergence of welts and bumps on the skin. These welts/bumps are raised, itchy, and often have a reddish hue.
Hives emerge from histamine release and other chemicals in the specific spot where they occur. This happens because of an allergic response to something. The cause will vary from person to person. These include the following:
- Eating certain foods
- Drinking certain fluids
- Using certain medications
- Getting stung by an insect
- Friction with particular material
- Being in certain environments
- Stress
Urticaria can be acute or chronic. The former means the Hives disappear in just a few minutes, hours, or days. The latter means it lasts more than a month and can be idiopathic.
Synonyms include:
- Acute urticaria
- Urticarial skin test reaction
- Allergic contact urticaria
- Allergic urticaria
- Immunologic urticaria
- Idiopathic urticaria
- Idiopathic cold urticaria
- Urticaria due to cold and heat
- Dermatographic urticaria
- Vibratory urticaria
- Urticaria icd 10
- ICD 10 urticaria
- ICD 10 code for urticaria
- Chronic urticaria ICD 10
- Allergic urticaria ICD 10
Commonly asked questions
Since urticaria occurs when histamine is released, the most basic way to treat it is to consume antihistamines.
Avoiding their triggers is the best way to prevent getting urticaria. If urticaria is caused by allergic reactions to particular food and fluids, the person must adjust their diet accordingly. If it’s caused by stress, the person must avoid their triggers or find ways to manage and relax.
Yes, urticaria, for the most part, isn’t serious. However, some people might have severe allergic reactions that their Hives persist for months. For such cases, it would be best to see a doctor, especially if the allergic reactions cause swelling.
