L53.2
BillableErythema marginatum
Erythema marginatum
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
- viral warts (B07.-)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for erythema marginatum?
The ICD-10-CM code for erythema marginatum is L53.2. The full clinical description is "Erythema marginatum". L53.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code L53.2 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L53.2 represents "Erythema marginatum". It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is L53.2 a billable code?
Yes, L53.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is L53.2 in?
L53.2 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L53.2?
L53.2 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Lyme disease (A69.2-); rosacea (L71.-); erythema ab igne (L59.0); and 2 more.
What SNOMED CT codes does L53.2 map to?
L53.2 maps to 3 SNOMED CT concepts: 195528001, 200920000, 200951007. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L53.2?
L53.2 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0085659. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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