ICD-10-CM Code M35.6
Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.M35.6 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code M356 is used to code Weber-Christian disease
Weber–Christian disease (also known as "Idiopathic Relapsing febrile non-suppurative panniculitis") is a cutaneous condition characterized by recurrent subcutaneous nodules that heal with depression of the overlying skin.
Specialty: | Rheumatology |
MeSH Code: | D010201 |
ICD 9 Code: | 729.30 |
Coding Notes for M35.6 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Code Type-1 Excludes:
Type-1 Excludes
Type-1 Excludes mean the conditions excluded are mutually exclusive and should never be coded together. Excludes 1 means "do not code here." - Lupus panniculitis - instead, use code L93.2
- Panniculitis NOS - instead, use code M79.3-
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 'M35.6 - Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code M35.6. 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 M35.6 and a single ICD9 code, 729.30 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: M35 - Other systemic involvement of connective tissue