2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.9: Acne, unspecified (2024)

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  2. L00-L99
  3. L60-L75
  4. L70-
  5. 2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.9

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.9: Acne, unspecified (1)

Acne, unspecified

    2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Billable/Specific Code
  • L70.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursem*nt purposes.
  • The 2024 edition of ICD-10-CM L70.9 became effective on October 1, 2023.
  • This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L70.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L70.9 may differ.

The following code(s) above L70.9 contain annotation back-references

Annotation Back-References

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that may be applicable to L70.9:

Approximate Synonyms

  • Acne

Clinical Information

  • A disorder of the skin in which oil glands and hair glands become inflamed.
  • A disorder of the skin marked by inflammation of oil glands and hair glands.
  • Acne is a common skin disease that causes pimples. Pimples form when hair follicles under your skin clog up. Most pimples form on the face, neck, back, chest, and shoulders. Anyone can get acne, but it is common in teenagers and young adults. It is not serious, but it can cause scars.no one knows exactly what causes acne. Hormone changes, such as those during the teenage years and pregnancy, probably play a role. There are many myths about what causes acne. Chocolate and greasy foods are often blamed, but there is little evidence that foods have much effect on acne in most people. Another common myth is that dirty skin causes acne; however, blackheads and pimples are not caused by dirt. Stress doesn't cause acne, but stress can make it worse.if you have acne
    • clean your skin gently
    • try not to touch your skin
    • avoid the sun
    treatments for acne include medicines and creams. nih: national institute of arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases
  • Chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous apparatus marked by an increase in sebum secretions causing lesions most frequently occurring on the face, chest, and back; the inflamed glands may form small pink papules, which sometimes surround comedones so that they have black centers (blackheads), or form pustules or cysts (whiteheads).

ICD-10-CM L70.9 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v41.0):

  • 606 Minor skin disorders with mcc
  • 607 Minor skin disorders without mcc

Convert L70.9 to ICD-9-CM

Code History

  • 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
  • 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
  • 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
  • 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
  • 2020 (effective 10/1/2019): No change
  • 2021 (effective 10/1/2020): No change
  • 2022 (effective 10/1/2021): No change
  • 2023 (effective 10/1/2022): No change
  • 2024 (effective 10/1/2023): No change

Diagnosis Index entries containing back-references to L70.9:

ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To L70.9

L68.8 Other hypertrichosis

L68.9 Hypertrichosis, unspecified

L70 Acne

L70.0 Acne vulgaris

L70.1 Acne conglobata

L70.2 Acne varioliformis

L70.3 Acne tropica

L70.4 Infantile acne

L70.5 Acné excoriée

L70.8 Other acne

L70.9 Acne, unspecified

L71 Rosacea

L71.0 Perioral dermatitis

L71.1 Rhinophyma

L71.8 Other rosacea

L71.9 Rosacea, unspecified

L72 Follicular cysts of skin and subcutaneous tissue

L72.0 Epidermal cyst

L72.1 Pilar and trichodermal cyst

L72.11 Pilar cyst

L72.12 Trichodermal cyst

Reimbursem*nt claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70.9: Acne, unspecified (2024)

FAQs

What is L70 9 Acne unspecified? ›

ICD-10 code L70. 9 for Acne, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What does Acne L70 0 mean? ›

ACNE VULGARIS (COMMON ACNE) AND CYSTIC ACNE ICD-10: L70. 0. ++ An inflammation of pilosebaceous units, which is very common. Appears on the face, trunk, and rarely buttocks.

What is the ICD-10 code for Acne in 2024? ›

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L70. 9: Acne, unspecified.

What is the ICD 9 code for skin Acne? ›

ICD-9 code 706.1 for Other acne is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -OTHER DISEASES OF SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE (700-709).

What does severity of acne mean? ›

Grade 1 (mild): Mostly whiteheads and blackheads, with a few papules and pustules. Grade 2 (moderate or pustular acne): Multiple papules and pustules, mostly on your face. Grade 3 (moderately severe or nodulocystic acne): Numerous papules and pustules, along with occasionally inflamed nodules.

How to deal with comedonal acne? ›

If you have comedonal acne, choose oil-free cosmetics and wash twice daily with a mild soap and water. It is best to stop smoking and to have a diet that is low in sugar, fat and dairy products. Choose "comedolytic" topical medications.

What are the 4 levels of acne? ›

Table 1:
GradeSeverityClinical findings
IMildOpen and closed comedones with few inflammatory papules and pustules
IIModeratePapules and pustules, mainly on face
IIIModerately severeNumerous papules and pustules, and occasional inflamed nodules, also on chest and back
IVSevereMany large, painful nodules and pustules

What is considered serious acne? ›

Severe acne causes breakouts that often extend deep into the skin. Called cysts and nodules, these breakouts tend to be painful. When severe acne clears, acne scars often appear. You may also see many blackheads, whiteheads, or both when acne is severe.

What grade of acne is cystic acne? ›

Grade 4: Many pustules coalesce to form nodules and cysts called nodulocystic acne.

What is the difference between ICD-10 and ICD-9? ›

The ICD-9-CM codes have three to five characters, which are numeric with the exceptions of the V codes (factors influencing healthcare), E Codes (external causes of injury), and M Codes (neoplasm morphology) that begin with a single letter. The new ICD-10-CM codes have three to seven characters that are alphanumeric.

What does ICD-10-CM stand for? ›

ICD-10-CM, which stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, contains two code sets. They are ICD-10-CM, Clinical Modification; and ICD-10-PCS, Procedure Coding System.

What are the new ICD-10 changes for 2024? ›

The new updates to the ICD-10-CM code system for fiscal year 2024 include 395 new billable codes in areas such as external causes of morbidity, social determinants of health (SDOH), and osteoporosis.

Can I apply doxycycline on my face? ›

Doxycycline is used to treat bacterial infections in many different parts of the body. It is also used to treat pimples and abscesses (usually on the face) that are caused by rosacea, also known as acne rosacea or adult acne.

What is the ICD-9 code for skin problems? ›

The ICD-9 code range for DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE 680-709 is medical classification list by the World Health Organization (WHO). ICD-9 Code range (680-709), DISEASES OF THE SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE, contains ICD-9 codes for SKIN AND SUBCUTANEOUS TISSUE, Infection.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin problem? ›

2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98. 9: Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.

What is the code for acne surgery? ›

esthetician to do Acne Surgery 10040 bill to insurance?

What is the ICD for acne scarring? ›

ICD-10 code: L90. 5 Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin.

How to describe acne on a physical exam? ›

Acne Vulgaris

Clinically, ance can be identified by open or closed comedones, and/or by erythematous papules and pustules on the face, as well as erythema on the surrounding skin. Likewise, acneiform scarring may also occur which may or may not present with comedones.

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