Pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
ICD-10 code L88 specifically identifies pyoderma gangrenosum, a rare inflammatory skin condition characterized by painful ulcers and skin lesions. This code is used by healthcare providers to document and classify this complex skin disorder for proper diagnosis and treatment tracking.
Pyoderma gangrenosum encompasses a range of related conditions, including ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum, pustular or bullous forms, and variants associated with underlying diseases like inflammatory bowel disease or hematological disorders. The code also covers synonyms such as hidradenitis suppurativa pyoderma gangrenosum complex and pyogenic arthritis, pyoderma gangrenosum, acne syndrome. Recognizing these terms helps clinicians and coders accurately use L88 when encountering cases involving peristomal skin complications or suppurative hidradenitis. Thus, the ICD-10 code for pyoderma gangrenosum ensures precise classification of this specific inflammatory skin condition, supporting both clinical care and medical billing processes.
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Phagedenic pyoderma
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.
- dermatitis gangrenosa L08.0
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
An idiopathic, rapidly evolving, and severely debilitating disease occurring most commonly in association with chronic ulcerative colitis. It is characterized by the presence of boggy, purplish ulcers with undermined borders, appearing mostly on the legs. The majority of cases are in people between 40 and 60 years old. Its etiology is unknown.
