ICD-10-CM Code L74.0
Miliaria rubra
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L74.0 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of miliaria rubra. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L740 is used to code Miliaria
Miliaria (/ˌmɪl.iˈɛər.i.ə/; also called "sweat rash", "heat rash" or "prickly heat") is a skin disease marked by small and itchy rashes. Miliaria is a common ailment in hot and humid conditions, such as in the tropics and during the summer season. Although it affects people of all ages, it is especially common in children and infants due to their underdeveloped sweat glands.
Specialty: | Dermatology |
MeSH Code: | D008883 |
ICD 9 Code: | 705.1 |
Typical red spots on chest, neck and shoulders, caused by miliaria rubra
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
- Prickly heat (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L74.0 - Miliaria rubra'
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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 L74.0 and a single ICD9 code, 705.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L74 - Eccrine sweat disorders