2025 ICD-10-CM code L20.82
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Atopic dermatitis - Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Feed
Flexural eczema. This condition is a form of atopic dermatitis affecting areas where skin folds, such as the inner elbow or behind the knee.
Medical necessity for treatment of flexural eczema is established by the presence of signs and symptoms, such as itching, redness, and skin lesions, that impact the patient's quality of life.The documentation should support the severity of the condition and the need for medical intervention to alleviate symptoms and prevent complications like skin infections.
Diagnosis and management of flexural eczema typically falls under the purview of dermatologists, allergists, or primary care physicians.They are responsible for diagnosing the condition, assessing its severity, and prescribing appropriate treatment, which may include topical corticosteroids, emollients, and addressing any underlying allergic triggers.
In simple words: Flexural eczema is a type of eczema that appears in the folds of your skin, like the inside of your elbows or behind your knees. It's itchy, red, and can sometimes ooze or get crusty.
Flexural eczema is a type of atopic dermatitis, a chronic inflammatory skin condition, that specifically occurs in areas of the body where skin folds or flexes, such as the bends of the elbows, knees, and groin. It's characterized by intense itching, redness, and skin lesions that can ooze and crust over.It is often associated with other allergic conditions like asthma and hay fever.
Example 1: A 5-year-old child presents with itchy, red, and weepy rashes in the bends of their elbows and knees. The physician diagnoses flexural eczema., An adult patient with a history of asthma and hay fever develops persistent itching and inflammation in their groin area.Upon examination, the physician determines it to be flexural eczema., An infant experiences recurrent patches of dry, scaly skin in the folds of their neck and limbs.The pediatrician diagnoses the condition as infantile eczema, a form of flexural eczema.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the affected areas, the appearance of the lesions (e.g., redness, scaling, oozing), the presence and intensity of itching, and any associated symptoms.Any personal or family history of atopic dermatitis, asthma, or hay fever should also be noted.Response to previous treatments, if any, should also be documented.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Allergy and Immunology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Inpatient Hospital (if admitted for severe complications)