ICD Code L50.8

ICD code L50.8 is other types of urticaria (hives) that do not fall under more specific categories, referring to skin reactions characterized by itchy, raised welts caused by various triggers.

1. Presence of recurrent or persistent wheals (hives) on the skin that do not fit the criteria for more specific types of urticaria

2. Episodes of itching, redness, and swelling of the skin

3. Absence of a clear allergic or physical trigger

4. Symptoms not attributable to cholinergic, cold, heat, solar, or pressure-induced urticaria

5. No evidence of urticarial vasculitis or other defined urticaria subtypes

6. Clinical presentation inconsistent with acute or chronic spontaneous urticaria

7. Symptoms may be associated with angioedema, but without a defined cause

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L50.8 include:

- 99202–99215 (Evaluation and Management office visits)

- 94010 (Breathing capacity test)

- 95004 (Percutaneous tests with allergenic extracts)

- 95024 (Intradermal tests with allergenic extracts)

- 95115 (Professional services for allergen immunotherapy, single injection)

- 95117 (Professional services for allergen immunotherapy, multiple injections)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 96401 (Chemotherapy administration, subcutaneous or intramuscular)

- 86580 (Tuberculosis, intradermal test, as part of differential diagnosis)

- 80050 (General health panel, if systemic evaluation is needed)

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the management and treatment of L50.8.

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