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DiagnosesSuture Granuloma

Suture Granuloma

ICD-10 Coding for Suture Granuloma(L92.3)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGeneral Surgery
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Suture Granuloma?
Essential facts and insights about Suture Granuloma

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized swelling or lump at the site of a previous surgical incision
  • Possible tenderness or pain at the site
  • Presence of a foreign body sensation

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history of recent surgery with suture placement
  • Description of the lesion's characteristics (size, color, consistency)
  • Photographic documentation of the granuloma if applicable

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure to differentiate between suture granuloma and other types of granulomas.
  • Common errors include misclassifying the granuloma as an infection.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Infected surgical site or abscess
  • Other types of granulomas such as those due to foreign bodies

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
L76.1
Suture granuloma
Ancillary Codes
Z18.2
L08.89
Differential Codes
L92.8

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Specialty Applications

  • Post-operative patients, particularly those with recent surgeries involving sutures
  • General surgery clinics and outpatient surgical centers

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the surgical history, site of granuloma, and any symptoms.

Billing considerations?

Ensure correct ICD-10 code is used and document any related procedures.