ICD Code L73.2

ICD code L73.2 is hidradenitis suppurativa, a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed and swollen lumps, typically occurring in areas where skin rubs together, such as the armpits, groin, and under the breasts.

1. Presence of recurrent, painful, deep-seated nodules or abscesses in apocrine gland-bearing areas (such as axillae, groin, perineal, or inframammary regions)

2. Chronicity of lesions, with episodes persisting for months or years

3. Formation of sinus tracts, fistulas, or scarring in affected areas

4. Double comedones or open comedones in typical locations

5. History of relapsing and remitting course with periods of exacerbation and partial healing

6. Absence of other causes for similar lesions, such as infections or other dermatologic conditions

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code L73.2 include:

- 10060 (Incision and drainage of abscess; simple or single)

- 10061 (Incision and drainage of abscess; complicated or multiple)

- 11450 (Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary, with simple or intermediate repair)

- 11451 (Excision of skin and subcutaneous tissue for hidradenitis, axillary, with complex repair)

- 11600–11646 (Excision of malignant skin lesion, depending on size and location, if applicable)

- 12031–12057 (Repair, intermediate, depending on size and location)

- 13100–13153 (Repair, complex, depending on size and location)

- 11042–11047 (Debridement, subcutaneous tissue, muscle, or bone, depending on depth and size)

- 17000 (Destruction of premalignant lesion, if applicable)

- 17250 (Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue, if applicable)

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