2025 ICD-10-CM code A30.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Certain infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases 1 Feed
This code represents a diagnosis of leprosy not otherwise specified in the ICD-10-CM.
Medical necessity for services related to leprosy is established by the diagnosis itself.Treatment is necessary to prevent disease progression, manage symptoms, and minimize long-term complications.
Clinicians diagnose leprosy based on symptoms (skin patches, nodules, ulcers, nerve involvement) and physical examination.Confirmation is through biopsy of skin or affected nerves to detect Mycobacterium leprae. Treatment includes multi-drug antibiotic therapy and anti-inflammatory medications to manage symptoms and prevent further complications.
In simple words: This code is used when someone has Hansen's disease (also known as leprosy), but it doesn't fit into the other, more specific types of leprosy.
Other forms of leprosy.This code is used when the diagnosis is confirmed as leprosy, but the specific type is not classified under codes A30.0 through A30.5 or A30.9 (unspecified leprosy).
Example 1: A patient presents with skin lesions and sensory loss but does not fit the classic presentations of other leprosy types. Biopsy confirms M. leprae. A30.8 is used., A patient with a history of treated leprosy presents with new, atypical lesions.After ruling out other causes and confirming M. leprae, A30.8 is applied due to the unusual presentation., Documentation mentions "leprosy" without further specification of the type and other codes (A30.0-A30.5, A30.9) are not applicable.A30.8 is used.
Documentation should include clinical findings (skin lesions, nerve involvement, sensory impairment), biopsy results confirming M. leprae, and any relevant history of prior leprosy treatment. If possible, specify the reason why the presentation doesn't fit the criteria for other leprosy types.
** This information is current as of November 30, 2024.Coding guidelines and regulations may change, it's essential to stay updated on the latest information from official sources like the CDC and WHO.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Infectious Disease, Dermatology, Neurology
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Outpatient Hospital, Office, Independent Clinic