Seborrheic keratosis (L82)

ICD-10 code L82 is specifically used to classify seborrheic keratosis, a common benign skin growth. The section includes codes for the general condition as well as distinct variants like inflamed or other specified forms of seborrheic keratosis.

This section covers seborrheic keratosis, a noncancerous skin lesion often referred to by synonyms such as irritated basal cell papilloma (for L82.0) and Leser-Trélat sign, dermatosis papulosa nigra, melanoacanthoma, senile hyperkeratosis, among others for L82.1. The ICD-10 code for inflamed seborrheic keratosis (L82.0) specifically identifies cases where the lesion shows signs of inflammation, which helps differentiate it from typical seborrheic keratosis. Meanwhile, L82.1 covers a wide spectrum of seborrheic keratosis variants, including those occurring on the scalp, eyelids, or other unique clinical presentations, as well as the eruption of multiple lesions often described by these alternate names. These codes are essential for precise diagnosis and documentation of seborrheic keratosis and its variants in clinical practice and medical billing.