ICD-10-CM Code L73.9
Follicular disorder, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L73.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of follicular disorder, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L739 is used to code Folliculitis
Folliculitis is the infection and inflammation of one or more hair follicles. The condition may occur anywhere on the skin with the exception of the palms of the hands and soles of the feet. The rash may appear as pimples that come to white tips on the face, chest, back, arms, legs, and head.
Specialty: | Dermatology |
MeSH Code: | D005499 |
ICD 9 Code: | 704.8 |
Folliculitis, single lesion
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
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa folliculitis (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L73.9 - Follicular disorder, unspecified'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Codes 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 L73.9 and a single ICD9 code, 706.9 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L73 - Other follicular disorders