CPCA ICD-10-CM Coding for Skin 3

Question 1

What ICD-10-CM code applies to cellulitis of the right lower limb?

Accepted Answer

L03.115

Answer

L03.115 is the specific code for cellulitis of the right lower limb in ICD-10-CM.

Question 2

Which ICD-10-CM category covers cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle?

Accepted Answer

L02

Answer

Category L02 in ICD-10-CM covers cutaneous abscess, furuncle, and carbuncle.

Question 3

A patient is diagnosed with impetigo without mention of a specific type or organism. What code applies?

Accepted Answer

L01.00

Answer

L01.00 represents impetigo, unspecified, when no specific type or organism is documented.

Question 4

A Type 2 diabetic patient presents with diabetic dermatitis. How should this be coded?

Accepted Answer

E11.620

Answer

E11.620 is the combination code for Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic dermatitis.

Question 5

Which code represents tinea pedis (athlete's foot)?

Accepted Answer

B35.3

Answer

B35.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for tinea pedis (dermatophytosis of the foot).

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