ICD-10-CM Code L72.0
Epidermal cyst
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L72.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of epidermal cyst. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L720 is used to code Epidermoid cyst
An epidermoid cyst is a benign cyst usually found on the skin. The cyst develops out of ectodermal tissue. Histologically, it is made of a thin layer of squamous epithelium.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Code: | D004814 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 706.2 |
Epidermal cyst in the earlobe
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
- Epidermoid cyst of skin of scalp (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L72.0 - Epidermal cyst'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L72.0. 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 L72.0 and a single ICD9 code, 706.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L72 - Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue