ICD Code L70.0

ICD code L70.0 is acne vulgaris, a common skin condition characterized by pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads, typically occurring on the face, chest, and back.

1. Presence of comedones (open or closed)

2. Inflammatory papules and pustules on the face, chest, or back

3. Possible presence of nodules or cysts

4. Onset typically during adolescence but may persist into adulthood

5. Absence of systemic symptoms such as fever or malaise

6. No evidence of other dermatologic conditions causing similar lesions

7. Chronic or recurrent course with variable severity

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L70.0 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 10040 (Acne surgery, e.g., comedone extraction)

- 11900 (Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions)

- 11901 (Injection, intralesional; more than 7 lesions)

- 96567 (Photodynamic therapy, each phototherapy session)

- 96910 (Photochemotherapy; tar and ultraviolet B [Goeckerman treatment] or petrolatum and ultraviolet B)

- 96912 (Photochemotherapy; psoralens and ultraviolet A [PUVA])

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code L70.0.

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