ICD-10-CM Code L95.9
Vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L95.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L95 is used to code Vasculitis
Vasculitis (plural: vasculitides) is a group of disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation. Both arteries and veins are affected. Lymphangitis is sometimes considered a type of vasculitis. Vasculitis is primarily caused by leukocyte migration and resultant damage.
| Specialty: | Rheumatology |
| MeSH Codes: | D014657, D014657 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 446, 447.6 |
Micrograph showing a vasculitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome). 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 'L95.9 - Vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified'
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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 L95.9 and a single ICD9 code, 709.1 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L95 - Vasculitis limited to skin, not elsewhere classified