ICD-10-CM Code L30.5
Pityriasis alba
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L30.5 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of pityriasis alba. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L305 is used to code Pityriasis alba
Pityriasis alba is a common skin condition mostly occurring in children and usually seen as dry, fine-scaled, pale patches on the face. It is self-limiting and usually only requires use of moisturizer creams.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 696.5 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L30.5 - Pityriasis alba'
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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 L30.5 and a single ICD9 code, 696.5 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L30 - Other and unspecified dermatitis