ICD-10-CM Code M34.8
Other forms of systemic sclerosis
NON-BILLABLE
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ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016
Non-Billable Code
Non-Billable means the code is not sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis. Use a child code to capture more detail.ICD Code M34.8 is a non-billable code. To code a diagnosis of this type, you must use one of the four child codes of M34.8 that describes the diagnosis 'other forms of systemic sclerosis' in more detail.
- M34.8 Other forms of systemic sclerosis NON-BILLABLE
The ICD code M34 is used to code Scleroderma
Scleroderma, also known as systemic sclerosis, is a chronic systemic autoimmune disease characterised by hardening (sclero) of the skin (derma). In the more severe form, it also affects internal organs.
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Codes: | , |
| ICD 9 Codes: | 701.0, 710.1 |
Morphea
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'M34.8 - Other forms of systemic sclerosis'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M34.8. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Parent Code: M34 - Systemic sclerosis [scleroderma]