ICD-10-CM Code L40.0
Psoriasis vulgaris
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L40.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of psoriasis vulgaris. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L40 is used to code Papulosquamous disorder
A papulosquamous disorder is a condition which presents with both papules and scales, or both scaly papules and plaques.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Code: | D017444 |
Coding Notes for L40.0 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Nummular psoriasis
- Plaque psoriasis
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 'L40.0 - Psoriasis vulgaris'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L40.0. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
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 L40.0 and a single ICD9 code, 696.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L40 - Psoriasis