ICD-10-CM Code L57.3
Poikiloderma of Civatte
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L57.3 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of poikiloderma of Civatte. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L573 is used to code Poikiloderma of Civatte
Poikiloderma of Civatte is a cutaneous condition and refers to reticulated red to red-brown patches with telangiectasias. It is identifiable as the reddish brown discoloration on sides of the neck, usually on both sides. It is more common with women than men and more commonly effects middle-aged to elderly women. "Poikiloderma" is basically a change of the skin due to dilation of the blood vessels in the neck. "Civatte" was the French dermatologist who first identified it in the 1920s.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
- DRG Group #795 - Normal newborn.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L57.3 - Poikiloderma of Civatte'
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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 L57.3 and a single ICD9 code, 709.09 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L57 - Skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation