ICD Code L50

ICD code L50 is urticaria, which refers to hives or raised, itchy welts on the skin, often caused by an allergic reaction.

1. Sudden onset of raised, red, itchy welts (wheals) on the skin

2. Lesions that are pale in the center with red surrounding areas

3. Individual lesions that typically resolve within 24 hours without residual skin changes

4. Episodes may be triggered by allergens, stress, temperature changes, or idiopathic causes

5. Associated symptoms may include swelling of the lips, eyelids, or other soft tissues (angioedema)

6. Absence of systemic symptoms such as fever or malaise

7. Recurrent episodes may occur over days or weeks

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L50 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 94010 (Spirometry)

- 95004 (Percutaneous tests with allergenic extracts)

- 95024 (Intradermal tests with allergenic extracts)

- 95115, 95117 (Allergen immunotherapy)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 96401 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 86580 (Tuberculosis, intradermal test, as a differential diagnosis)

- 99401–99404 (Preventive medicine counseling)

The selection of CPT codes should be based on the specific services rendered for ICD code L50.

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