2025 ICD-10-CM code L40.8
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Skin diseases - Papulosquamous disorders Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Feed
Other psoriasis; a type of psoriasis not otherwise specified.
Modifiers might be applicable depending on the circumstances of the visit and the services provided.
Medical necessity for diagnosis and treatment of psoriasis is typically established based on the severity of symptoms, impact on quality of life, and failure of less aggressive treatment strategies.Documentation should clearly demonstrate the need for further evaluation and management.
Diagnosis and management of psoriasis; this may involve physical examination, review of medical history, diagnostic testing (if necessary), and development of a treatment plan. The treatment plan may include topical treatments, phototherapy, systemic medications, or a combination of these. Regular monitoring of the patient's condition is essential.
In simple words: This code is for a type of psoriasis that doesn't neatly fit into other categories of psoriasis.It's used when someone has psoriasis but the specific type isn't one of the more common kinds. Your doctor will need to document exactly what type of psoriasis you have and where it is located on your body.
L40.8, Other psoriasis, is an ICD-10-CM code that encompasses various forms of psoriasis not specifically categorized under other L40 codes.It includes psoriasis presentations that don't fit the criteria for vulgaris, pustular, acrodermatitis continua, pustulosis palmaris et plantaris, guttate, arthropathic, or those with specified severity.This code requires detailed documentation specifying the type and location of the psoriasis.
Example 1: A 35-year-old female presents with a chronic, scaly rash affecting the elbows and knees, not fitting the typical presentation of psoriasis vulgaris. The rash has been present for several years and has not responded well to topical treatments.The dermatologist diagnoses L40.8, Other psoriasis., A 60-year-old male with a history of psoriasis experiences a sudden onset of widespread pustules on his body.While the pustules resemble generalized pustular psoriasis, the dermatologist decides on L40.8 based on the unusual presentation and clinical course., A 22-year-old female presents with small, drop-shaped lesions on her trunk and limbs.The lesions have a scaling pattern and appear similar to guttate psoriasis but are not quite typical.The physician chooses L40.8 to reflect the atypical presentation. The physician also chooses another code to specify the location of these lesions.
Detailed description of the psoriasis type (morphology, distribution, presence of pustules, scaling, etc.), location of lesions, duration, treatment history, response to previous treatments, and any associated symptoms.
** This code is used when a patient presents with psoriasis but does not fit into other more specific subtypes.Accurate documentation is crucial for appropriate coding.
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- Specialties:Dermatology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Clinic