2025 ICD-10-CM code A30.9
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Infectious and parasitic diseases - Other bacterial diseases Certain infectious and parasitic diseases Feed
Leprosy, unspecified. This code indicates a diagnosis of leprosy without further specification of the type.
Medical necessity for services related to leprosy depends on the severity of the disease and the specific treatment being provided. Documentation should support the need for the services.
Clinicians diagnose leprosy based on symptoms, physical examination, and skin or nerve biopsies. Treatment typically involves a combination of antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs to manage the infection and inflammation.
In simple words: This code indicates that you have Hansen’s disease (leprosy), but the specific type is not known.
Leprosy, also known as Hansen's disease, is a chronic granulomatous infection caused by Mycobacterium leprae. It primarily affects the skin, peripheral nerves, and mucous membranes.If left untreated, it can cause permanent tissue damage, potentially leading to auto-amputation.This code (A30.9) is used when the specific type of leprosy is not documented or specified.
Example 1: A patient presents with skin lesions, numbness, and muscle weakness. Biopsy confirms Mycobacterium leprae, but the specific type is not determined. A30.9 is used., A patient with a history of leprosy presents for follow-up care, but the type of leprosy is not documented in the current record. A30.9 is used., A patient presents with discolored skin patches and loss of sensation.A clinical diagnosis of leprosy is made, but further testing to determine the specific type is not performed. A30.9 is used.
Documentation should include signs and symptoms, physical exam findings, biopsy results (if performed), and any other diagnostic test results.If the specific type of leprosy is known, it should be documented.
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- Specialties:Infectious disease, dermatology, neurology
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