Pruritus (L29)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)

    • Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)

      • Pruritus (L29)

        • L29 - Pruritus NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.0 - Pruritus ani BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.1 - Pruritus scroti BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.2 - Pruritus vulvae BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.3 - Anogenital pruritus, unspecified BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.8 - Other pruritus BILLABLE CODE
        • L29.9 - Pruritus, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Pruritus (L29)

Pruritus - An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Pruritus Ani - Intense chronic itching in the anal area.

Pruritus Vulvae - Intense itching of the external female genitals.

Pruritus Ani - Intense chronic itching in the anal area.

Pruritus - An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Pruritus Ani - Intense chronic itching in the anal area.

Pruritus Vulvae - Intense itching of the external female genitals.

Pruritus - An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Pruritus Ani - Intense chronic itching in the anal area.

Pruritus Vulvae - Intense itching of the external female genitals.

Pruritus Vulvae - Intense itching of the external female genitals.

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

• neurotic excoriation L98.1
• psychogenic pruritus F45.8