ICD-10-CM Code L94.2
Calcinosis cutis
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L94.2 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of calcinosis cutis. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L942 is used to code Calcinosis cutis
Calcinosis cutis (or cutaneous calcification) is a type of calcinosis wherein calcium deposits form in the skin. A variety of factors can result in this condition. The most common source is dystrophic calcification, which occurs in soft tissue as a response to injury. In addition, calcinosis is seen in Limited Cutaneous Systemic Sclerosis, also known as CREST syndrome (the "C" in CREST). In dogs, calcinosis cutis is found in young, large breed dogs and is thought to occur after a traumatic injury.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| ICD 9 Code: | 709.3 |
Micrograph of calcinosis cutis. The calcification is purple (bottom of image). H&E stain.
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L94.2 - Calcinosis cutis'
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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 L94.2 and a single ICD9 code, 709.8 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L94 - Other localized connective tissue disorders