2024 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L90.5

Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

ICD-10-CM Code:
L90.5
ICD-10 Code for:
Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
Is Billable?
Yes - Valid for Submission
Chronic Condition Indicator: [1]
Not chronic
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Code Classification

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
    (L00–L99)
    • Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
      (L80-L99)
      • Atrophic disorders of skin
        (L90)

L90.5 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of scar conditions and fibrosis of skin. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2023 through September 30, 2024.

Approximate Synonyms

The following clinical terms are approximate synonyms or lay terms that might be used to identify the correct diagnosis code:

  • Abdominal skin scar
  • Acne scar
  • Acne scar
  • Acne scars - mixed atrophic and hypertrophic
  • Adherent scar
  • Atrophic acne scar
  • Atrophic scar
  • Atrophic scarring of cheeks
  • Atrophic surgical scar
  • Aural scar
  • Bilateral contracture of joint of finger of hands due to scar
  • Burn contracture of skin
  • Burn scar
  • Cicatrix of lower limb
  • Complication of cryotherapy procedure
  • Complication of laser surgery
  • Contracture of joint of finger
  • Contracture of joint of finger
  • Contracture of joint of finger
  • Contracture of joint of finger
  • Contracture of joint of finger co-occurrent and due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger co-occurrent and due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger co-occurrent and due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger co-occurrent and due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger of left hand due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger of left hand due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger of right hand due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of finger of right hand due to scar
  • Contracture of joint of left hand
  • Contracture of joint of left hand
  • Contracture of joint of right hand
  • Contracture of joint of right hand
  • Contracture of joints of bilateral hands
  • Contracture scar
  • Contracture scar
  • Contracture scar of skin
  • Contracture scar of skin
  • Dirt engrained scar
  • Endaural scar
  • Exuberant cicatrix
  • Fibro-osseous pseudotumor of skin of digit
  • Fibrosis of skin following cosmetic surgery
  • Fibrosis of subcutaneous tissue
  • Fibrosis of the skin
  • Hypomelanosis due to scarring
  • Hypopigmented scar
  • Ice-pick acne scar
  • Inflammation of scar
  • Laryngeal scar
  • Laryngeal scar
  • Laryngectomy scar
  • Laser-induced scar
  • Lesion of larynx
  • Mature scar
  • Painful scar
  • Periapical fibrous scar
  • Pigmented scar
  • Polyfibromatosis syndrome
  • Postauricular scar
  • Post-herpetic scar of skin
  • Post-inflammatory scar of skin
  • Post-surgical cicatricial contracture of skin
  • Post-traumatic scar
  • Post-traumatic scar
  • Post-traumatic scar
  • Progressive nodular fibrosis of skin
  • Reactive fibrous tissue proliferation
  • Scar
  • Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
  • Scar of eyebrow of left eye region
  • Scar of eyebrow of right eye region
  • Scar of eyelid
  • Scar of face
  • Scar of hand
  • Scar of skin
  • Scar of skin due to suppurative infection
  • Scar of skin following cosmetic surgery
  • Scar of skin of chin
  • Scar of skin of lower lip
  • Scar of skin of nose
  • Scar of skin of upper lip
  • Scar of submandibular area
  • Scarring after injury
  • Scarring due to cryotherapy
  • Scarring due to treatment
  • Scarring due to treatment
  • Scarring of lid
  • Scarring of skin due to Bacillus Calmette-Guerin immunization
  • Stiff skin syndrome
  • Stretched scar
  • Surgical scar
  • Surgical scar finding
  • Surgical scar finding
  • Surgical scar finding
  • Symptomatic scar of skin
  • Tender scar
  • Tracheostomy complication
  • Tracheostomy scar
  • Ugly scar
  • Unsatisfactory cosmetic appearance of surgical scar
  • Widening of scar of skin following surgical procedure
  • Wound scar
  • Wound scar
  • Wound scar

Clinical Classification

Clinical Information

  • Stiff Skin Syndrome

    a rare, autosomal dominant inherited syndrome caused by mutations in the fbn1 gene. it is characterized by hard and thickened skin, usually over the entire body, and limited joint motility.

Index to Diseases and Injuries References

The following annotation back-references for this diagnosis code are found in the injuries and diseases index. The Index to Diseases and Injuries is an alphabetical listing of medical terms, with each term mapped to one or more ICD-10-CM code(s).

Convert L90.5 to ICD-9-CM

  • ICD-9-CM Code: 709.2 - Scar & fibrosis of skin

Patient Education


Skin Conditions

What does your skin do?

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

  • Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated
  • Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections
  • Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain
  • Helps control your body temperature
  • Makes vitamin D when the sun shines on it
  • Shields your body against heat and light

What problems and conditions can affect your skin?

There are many different problems and conditions which can affect your skin. Some of them can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as itching, burning, redness, and rashes. They might also affect your appearance. Some of the more common skin conditions include:

  • Acne, which causes pimples when hair follicles under your skin get clogged up
  • Burns
  • Cuts and scrapes
  • Dandruff, flaking of the skin on your scalp (the top of your head)
  • Eczema (atopic dermatitis), which causes inflammation, redness, and irritation of the skin
  • Hives, which are red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin
  • Insect bites
  • Psoriasis, which causes itchy, scaly red patches
  • Skin cancer
  • Skin infections

How can I keep my skin healthy?

Since your skin protects your body in many ways, it's important to try to keep your skin healthy. For example, you can:

  • Wear the right protective equipment, like gloves, long sleeves, knee and elbow pads, or helmets to protect against cuts, bumps and scrapes.
  • If you do get a cut or scrape, clean it right away with soap and warm water. Put on a bandage to protect it while it heals.
  • When you are spending time outdoors, wear long sleeves and pants and use insect repellant to prevent insect bites.
  • Prevent sunburn by covering up and using sunscreen when outdoors.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water.
  • When you take a shower or bath, use warm (not hot) water. Use mild cleansers and wash gently (don't scrub).
  • Use moisturizers, like lotions, creams, or ointments, to prevent dry skin.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2024 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2023 through 9/30/2024
  • FY 2023 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2022 through 9/30/2023
  • FY 2022 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2021 through 9/30/2022
  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016. This was the first year ICD-10-CM was implemented into the HIPAA code set.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.