ICD-9-CM Code 698.3 to ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 Equivalent of 698.3:
As of October 2015, ICD-9 codes are no longer used for medical coding. Instead, use the following two equivalent ICD-10-CM codes, which are an approximate match to ICD-9 code 698.3:
- ICD-10 Code L280, Lichen simplex chronicus (billable)
- ICD-10 Code L281, Prurigo nodularis (billable)
Historical Information for ICD-9 Code 698.3
BILLABLE ICD-9 CODE
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.Long ICD9 Description: Lichenification and lichen simplex chronicus
Short ICD9 Description: Lichenification
Parent Code: 698 - Pruritus and related conditions