ICD Code L57.0

ICD code L57.0 is actinic keratosis, a rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by long-term sun exposure, considered a precancerous skin lesion.

1. Presence of rough, scaly, or crusted lesions on sun-exposed areas of the skin

2. Lesions are typically erythematous or skin-colored, sometimes with a yellowish or brownish tint

3. History of chronic sun exposure or use of tanning beds

4. Lesions may be tender or asymptomatic

5. Lesions are usually less than 1 cm in diameter

6. Commonly found on the face, ears, scalp, neck, forearms, or hands

7. No evidence of invasive carcinoma on clinical examination

8. Patient may have multiple lesions in the affected area

9. Lesions persist and do not resolve spontaneously

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code L57.0 include:

- 17000

- 17003

- 17004

- 11102

- 11103

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