ICD-10-CM Code L08.1
Erythrasma
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L08.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of erythrasma. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L081 is used to code Erythrasma
Erythrasma is a skin disease that causes brown, scaly skin patches. It is caused by the Gram-positive bacterium Corynebacterium minutissimum. It is prevalent among diabetics and the obese, and in warm climates; it is worsened by wearing occlusive clothing.
Specialty: | Dermatology |
MeSH Code: | D004894 |
ICD 9 Code: | 390 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
- DRG Group #974-976 - Hiv with major related condition with MCC.
- DRG Group #974-976 - Hiv with major related condition with CC.
- DRG Group #974-976 - Hiv with major related condition without CC or MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L08.1 - Erythrasma'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L08.1 and a single ICD9 code, 039.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L08 - Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue