ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L90.5
Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L90.5
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- hypertrophic scar (L91.0)
- keloid scar (L91.0)
Inclusion Terms
- Adherent scar (skin)
- Cicatrix
- Disfigurement of skin due to scar
- Fibrosis of skin NOS
- Scar NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L90.5 (Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin)
ICD-10-CM code L90.5 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L90.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L90.5 - Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin.