ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L98.5
Mucinosis of the skin
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L98.5
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- focal oral mucinosis (K13.79)
- myxedema (E03.9)
Inclusion Terms
- Focal mucinosis
- Lichen myxedematosus
- Reticular erythematous mucinosis
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L98.5 (Mucinosis of the skin)
ICD-10-CM code L98.5 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 L98.5 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L98.5 - Mucinosis of the 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 Mucinosis of the skin.