ICD-10-CM Code L53.1
Erythema annulare centrifugum
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L53.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of erythema annulare centrifugum. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L531 is used to code Erythema annulare centrifugum
Erythema anulare centrifugum (EAC), also known as deep gyrate erythema, erythema perstans, palpable migrating erythema and superficial gyrate erythema, is a descriptive term for a class of skin lesion presenting redness (erythema) in a ring form (anulare) that spreads from a center (centrifugum). It was first described by Darier in 1916. Many different terms have been used to classify these types of lesions and it is still controversial on what exactly defines EAC. Some of the types include annular erythema (deep and superficial), erythema perstans, erythema gyratum perstans, erythema gyratum repens, darier erythema (deep gyrate erythema) and erythema figuratum perstans.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 695.0 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #595-596 - Major skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #595-596 - Major skin disorders without MCC.
- DRG Group #793 - Full term neonate with major problems.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L53.1 - Erythema annulare centrifugum'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L53.1. 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 L53.1 and a single ICD9 code, 695.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L53 - Other erythematous conditions