Wiki Dx. Porokeratosis?

[veloso]

Hi All,
Can I use Q82.8 (0ther specified congenital malformation of skin) for a 51 year old male which I assumed it's congenital? this a Podiatry New Visit.

Thank you,
IM

 

[thomas7331]

Hi All,
Can I use Q82.8 (0ther specified congenital malformation of skin) for a 51 year old male which I assumed it's congenital? this a Podiatry New Visit.

Thank you,
IM

Porokeratosis classifies to Q82.8 in the ICD-10 index, so that is the correct code if this is the documented diagnosis - no need to make any assumptions, and the type of visit does not affect the coding.