ICD-10-CM Code L70.2
Acne varioliformis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L70.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of acne varioliformis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L702 is used to code Acne miliaris necrotica
Acne miliaris necrotica (also known as "Acne varioliformis") consists of follicular vesicopustules, sometimes occurring as solitary lesions that are usually very itchy.
Specialty: | Dermatology |
ICD 9 Code: | 706.0 |
Coding Notes for L70.2 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. - Acne necrotica miliaris
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
- Acne necrotica varioliformis of scalp margin (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L70.2 - Acne varioliformis'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L70.2. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 706.0 was previously used, L70.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: L70 - Acne