ICD-10-CM Code L90.6
Striae atrophicae
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L90.6 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of striae atrophicae. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L906 is used to code Stretch marks
Stretch marks or striae (singular stria) or striae distensae, as they are called in dermatology, are a form of scarring on the skin with an off-color hue. They are caused by tearing of the dermis, which over time may diminish, but will not disappear completely.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 701.3 |
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
- Corticosteroid-induced striae (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L90.6 - Striae atrophicae'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L90.6. 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 L90.6 and a single ICD9 code, 701.3 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L90 - Atrophic disorders of skin