Dermatology Coding Alert
ICD-10:
Look to L81 for Expanded Dyschromia Diagnoses
Published on Wed May 20, 2015 
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Get ready to describe specific conditions with new codes.
Although the diagnosis coding for vitiligo will remain straightforward under ICD-10, with only one code (L80) substituting for the ICD-9 code (709.01), dermatology coders will find a lot more options for other dyschromia when the new coding system takes effect this October. ICD-10 adds seven new diagnosis codes describing specific dyschromia disorders – including chloasma, freckles, and café au lait spots.
Learn more: For more information on the ICD-10 conversion, as well as specific ICD-9 to ICD-10 code bridges, visit https://www.aapc.com/codes/.
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