ICD-10-CM Code L59.0
Erythema ab igne [dermatitis ab igne]
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L59.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of erythema ab igne [dermatitis ab igne]. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L590 is used to code Erythema ab igne
Erythema ab igne (EAI, also known as hot water bottle rash, fire stains, laptop thigh, granny's tartan and toasted skin syndrome) is a skin condition caused by long-term exposure to heat (infrared radiation). Prolonged thermal radiation exposure to the skin can lead to the development of reticulated erythema, hyperpigmentation, scaling and telangiectasias in the affected area. Some people may complain of mild itchiness and a burning sensation, but often, unless a change in pigmentation is seen, it can go unnoticed.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 692.82 |
Erythema ab igne in a person with chronic abdominal pain who found some relief from the application of heat.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Erythema ab igne (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L59.0 - Erythema ab igne [dermatitis ab igne]'
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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 L59.0 and a single ICD9 code, 692.82 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L59 - Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue related to radiation