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ICD-10-CM Code for Acne, unspecified L70.9

ICD-10 code L70.9 for Acne, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Acne, unspecified

L70

Excludes2: acne keloid (L73.0)

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E&M Denials Blue Cross
[QUOTE="mbellar, post: 505976, member: 180067"] No only mod-25- example 99213-25 L70.0- DOS 12/1/21 and DOS 10/5/21 17110- B07.8 Payer is denying as pre/post care- stating CMS guidelines state yo... [ Read More ]
E&M Denials Blue Cross
[QUOTE="thomas7331, post: 505974, member: 5404"] Are you using both modifier 24 and 25 in this situation? [/QUOTE] No only mod-25- example 99213-25 L70.0- DOS 12/1/21 and DOS 10/5/21 17110- B07.... [ Read More ]
CPT 10040 vs 17360
I would like to get an opinion for other coders about the note below. My coworker and I have disagreement on the code between 10040 x 17360 I'm on 10040 side because we did extraction with cotton tipp... [ Read More ]
CPT 17630 Chemical Exfoliation
Acne Vulgaris (L70.0) distributed on the face. Plan: Chemical Exfoliation. The treated area was degreased with pre-peel cleanser, and vaseline was applied for protection of mucous membranes. Prior to... [ Read More ]
Affinity Denying CPT Code 10040 - Acne Surgery
I have some claims that Affinity Medicaid has denied for the 10040 (Acne surgery) because the dx code L70.0 (Acne Vulgaris), is saying is not correct or incomplete. Has anybody else received this den... [ Read More ]
Order of Dx
Hi all! Anyone know if the order of diagnoses in the assessment in the chart needs to match how they are on the claim? We are a little different in the fact that our providers do all of their own cod... [ Read More ]
Cpt 99215
[QUOTE="padelson1, post: 424906, member: 55041"]My provider wants to charge 99215 for a ADD follow up, which was normal , and one new DX, L70.0 Acne, and DX L74.510 primary focal hyperhidrosis axilla.... [ Read More ]
Cpt 99215
My provider wants to charge 99215 for a ADD follow up, which was normal , and one new DX, L70.0 Acne, and DX L74.510 primary focal hyperhidrosis axilla. He did prescribe medication for new DX. Howev... [ Read More ]
Pustules
Can anyone please help me with this question? When we receive a diagnosis for pustules and furuncles on face we usually bill this diagnosis as L02.02 for furuncles face and L70.0 for acne pustular but... [ Read More ]
Seton Placement vs I&D of Abcess
I am not familiar with billing placement of seton. Is this only a billable procedure with anal procedures? Can a seton placement and an I&D billed at the same time? Here is my scenario: (Thanks in ... [ Read More ]
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