ICD Code L98.8

ICD code L98.8 is used to identify other specified disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue that do not fall under more specific diagnostic categories.

1. Presence of skin or subcutaneous tissue disorder that does not fit established categories or specific diagnoses

2. Clinical findings that are not attributable to more common or well-defined dermatological conditions

3. Symptoms such as abnormal skin growths, lesions, or changes in skin texture or color that are not otherwise classified

4. Documentation of skin or subcutaneous tissue abnormalities with no identifiable etiology after appropriate evaluation

5. Exclusion of infectious, neoplastic, autoimmune, or traumatic causes that have specific ICD codes

6. Persistent or recurrent skin symptoms that require medical attention but do not meet criteria for other specific diagnoses

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L98.8 include:

- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin; single lesion

- 11103: Tangential biopsy of skin; each separate/additional lesion

- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin; single lesion

- 11105: Punch biopsy of skin; each separate/additional lesion

- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin; single lesion

- 11107: Incisional biopsy of skin; each separate/additional lesion

- 11400–11446: Excision of benign lesion including margins, various sizes and locations

- 12001–12018: Simple repair of superficial wounds, various sizes and locations

- 17000: Destruction of premalignant lesion, first lesion

- 17003: Destruction of premalignant lesion, second through 14th lesion

- 17004: Destruction of premalignant lesion, 15 or more lesions

- 17110: Destruction of benign lesions other than skin tags, up to 14 lesions

- 17111: Destruction of benign lesions other than skin tags, 15 or more lesions

These CPT codes are commonly associated with the treatment of ICD code L98.8. Proper code selection depends on the specific clinical scenario and procedure performed.

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