2021 ICD-10-CM Code L92.3

Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: L00–L99
  3. Section: L80-L99
  4. Block: L92
  5. L92.3 - Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Version 2021
Billable Code
MS-DRG Mapping

Valid for Submission

L92.3 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. The code L92.3 is valid during the fiscal year 2021 from October 01, 2020 through September 30, 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions.

The ICD-10-CM code L92.3 might also be used to specify conditions or terms like beryllium granuloma of skin, disorder of skin due to tattoo ink, foreign body granuloma of skin, foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, foreign body granuloma of soft tissue , foreign body granuloma of subcutaneous tissue, etc.

ICD-10:L92.3
Short Description:Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Long Description:Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Code Classification

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code L92.3:


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Index to Diseases and Injuries

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Approximate Synonyms

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Information for Patients


Foreign Bodies

If you've ever gotten a splinter or had sand in your eye, you've had experience with a foreign body. A foreign body is something that is stuck inside you but isn't supposed to be there. You may inhale or swallow a foreign body, or you may get one from an injury to almost any part of your body. Foreign bodies are more common in small children, who sometimes stick things in their mouths, ears, and noses.

Some foreign bodies, like a small splinter, do not cause serious harm. Inhaled or swallowed foreign bodies may cause choking or bowel obstruction and may require medical care.


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Skin Conditions

Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Your skin

Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

Previous Code: L92.2

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