ICD-10-CM Code L73.2
Hidradenitis suppurativa
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L73.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of hidradenitis suppurativa. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L732 is used to code Hidradenitis suppurativa
Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a common (though rarely diagnosed), chronic skin disease characterized by clusters of abscesses or subcutaneous boil-like "infections" (oftentimes free of actual bacteria) that most commonly affects apocrine sweat gland bearing areas, such as the underarms, under the breasts, inner thighs, groin and buttocks. The disease is not contagious. There are indications that it is hereditary among certain ethnic groups and autoimmune in nature. Onset is most common in the late teens and early 20's.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Code: | D017497 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 705.83 |
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
- Hidradenitis suppurativa of anus (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L73.2 - Hidradenitis suppurativa'
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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 705.83 was previously used, L73.2 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: L73 - Other follicular disorders