ICD-10-CM Code L12.31
Epidermolysis bullosa due to drug
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L12.31 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of epidermolysis bullosa due to drug. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L123 is used to code Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Epidermolysis bullosa acquisita is a chronic subepidermal blistering disease associated with autoimmunity to type VII collagen within anchoring fibril structures that are located at the dermoepidermal junction.:609
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Code: | D016107 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 694.8 |
Coding Notes for L12.31 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Additional Code Note:
Use Additional Code
Use Additional Code note means a second code must be used in conjunction with this code. Codes with this note are Etiology codes and must be followed by a Manifestation code or codes. - Code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug See Section T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #595-596 - Major skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #595-596 - Major skin disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L12.31 - Epidermolysis bullosa due to drug'
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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 L12.31 and a single ICD9 code, 695.15 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L12.3 - Acquired epidermolysis bullosa