ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L98.7
Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L98.7
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-)
- congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3)
- skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)
Inclusion Terms
- Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss
- Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss
- Loose or sagging skin, NOS
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L98.7 (Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue)
ICD-10-CM code L98.7 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 L98.7 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L98.7 - Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue.