Parapsoriasis
Chapter 12:Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10 L41 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of parapsoriasis.
Parapsoriasis is a term that encompasses a group of skin conditions characterized by psoriasiform lesions that may vary in appearance and severity. The conditions included under this category primarily involve chronic inflammatory skin diseases that can mimic psoriasis but are distinct in their clinical presentation and management. Parapsoriasis can manifest in various forms, including small plaque parapsoriasis and large plaque parapsoriasis, each with unique clinical features and potential progression to more serious conditions such as mycosis fungoides. Understanding the nuances of these conditions is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
L41 includes small plaque parapsoriasis, large plaque parapsoriasis, and other related psoriasiform eruptions that do not meet the criteria for psoriasis but exhibit similar skin manifestations.
L41 codes should be used when diagnosing patients with parapsoriasis or related conditions that present with psoriasiform lesions, particularly when distinguishing these from classic psoriasis is necessary.
Documentation should include a detailed description of the skin lesions, duration of symptoms, treatment history, and any relevant laboratory or biopsy results to support the diagnosis.
