ICD Code L91.8

ICD code L91.8 is other hypertrophic disorders of the skin, referring to abnormal thickening or overgrowth of the skin that does not fall under more specific categories.

1. Presence of abnormal thickening or overgrowth of the skin not classified under more specific hypertrophic skin disorders

2. Detection of localized or widespread areas of skin with increased volume or raised texture

3. Absence of features consistent with keloid or hypertrophic scar specifically

4. Chronic or persistent skin changes that do not resolve with standard dermatologic care

5. Exclusion of other specific hypertrophic skin conditions such as lichen simplex chronicus or scleroderma

6. Clinical or histopathological evidence of hypertrophy without a clear alternative diagnosis

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L91.8 include:

- 11400–11406 (Excision of benign skin lesion)

- 11900–11901 (Injection, intralesional)

- 17106–17108 (Destruction of cutaneous lesions)

- 96910–96913 (Phototherapy procedures)

- 14000–14001 (Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement)

- 15780–15783 (Dermabrasion procedures)

- 96567 (Photodynamic therapy)

Always select CPT codes based on the specific procedure performed and clinical documentation.

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