Sequelae of leprosy (B92)

ICD-10 code B92 is used to identify the long-term effects or sequelae of leprosy, a chronic infectious disease. These codes are specifically assigned when documenting complications arising after initial leprosy infection has resolved.

Commonly referred to as sequelae of leprosy, this category includes conditions such as the Lucio phenomenon, lepromatous skin complications, and various immune reactions like type 1 lepra reactions (including upgrading and downgrading) and type 2 lepra reactions. These terms help medical coders and healthcare professionals accurately identify and classify long-term skin and immune responses following leprosy. Additionally, B92 covers manifestations related to multibacillary leprosy and immune-mediated hypersensitivity reactions. This ICD-10 code is essential for tracking and managing the chronic immune and skin complications that persist after the initial infection phase, guiding appropriate ongoing care and treatment.