2021 ICD-10-CM Code Q81

Code Classification

• Congenital malformations, deformations and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • Other congenital malformations (Q80-Q89)
    • Epidermolysis bullosa (Q81)

Specific Coding for Epidermolysis bullosa

Header codes like Q81 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for epidermolysis bullosa:

Clinical Information

• EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA-. group of genetically determined disorders characterized by the blistering of skin and mucosae. there are four major forms: acquired simple junctional and dystrophic. each of the latter three has several varieties.
• EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA ACQUISITA-. form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by trauma induced subepidermal blistering with no family history of the disease. direct immunofluorescence shows immunoglobulin g deposited at the dermo epidermal junction.
• EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA DYSTROPHICA-. form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by atrophy of blistered areas severe scarring and nail changes. it is most often present at birth or in early infancy and occurs in both autosomal dominant and recessive forms. all forms of dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa result from mutations in collagen type vii a major component fibrils of basement membrane and epidermis.
• EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA JUNCTIONAL-. form of epidermolysis bullosa having onset at birth or during the neonatal period and transmitted through autosomal recessive inheritance. it is characterized by generalized blister formation extensive denudation and separation and cleavage of the basal cell plasma membranes from the basement membrane.
• EPIDERMOLYSIS BULLOSA SIMPLEX-. a form of epidermolysis bullosa characterized by serous bullae that heal without scarring. mutations in the genes that encode keratin 5 and keratin 14 have been associated with several subtypes of epidermolysis bullosa simplex.