L80 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Vitiligo for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 2 excludes for L80 ICD 10 code
- vitiligo of eyelids (H02.73-)
- vitiligo of vulva (N90.89)
Terms applicables to L80 ICD 10 code
- A - Achroma, cutis
- V - Vitiligo
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L80 ICD10 Code:
- L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L80 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L80 ICD 10 code
Vitiligo causes white patches on your skin. It can also affect your eyes, mouth, and nose. It occurs when the cells that give your skin its color are destroyed. No one knows what destroys them. It is more common in people with autoimmune diseases, and it might run in families. It usually starts before age 40.
The white patches are more common where your skin is exposed to the sun. In some cases, the patches spread. Vitiligo can cause your hair to gray early. If you have dark skin, you may lose color inside your mouth.
Using sunscreen will help protect your skin, and cosmetics can cover up the patches. Treatments for vitiligo include medicines, light therapy, and surgery. Not every treatment is right for everyone. Many have side effects. Some take a long time. Some do not always work.
NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
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