Understand keloid diagnosis, treatment, and management with comprehensive information on healthcare, clinical documentation, and medical coding. Find details on keloid symptoms, ICD-10 codes (L91.0), differential diagnosis, histopathology, and treatment options including surgical excision, corticosteroid injections, and silicone gel sheeting. Learn about post-operative care, recurrence prevention, and best practices for accurate medical coding and documentation of keloids in clinical settings.
Also known as
Keloid scar
Describes a raised, overgrown scar formation.
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Encompasses various skin conditions including other scar-related issues.
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Broad category covering all skin and subcutaneous tissue diseases.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the keloid earlobe related?
Yes
Is it bilateral?
No
Is the anatomical site specified?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Raised, overgrown scar beyond wound boundary. |
Thickened, raised scar within wound boundary. |
Excessive scar formation after thermal injury. |
Coding Keloid without specifying the anatomical location leads to inaccurate reporting and claim denials. Use ICD-10-CM guidelines for site specificity.
Miscoding hypertrophic scars or other skin lesions as Keloids causes data integrity issues and impacts quality reporting. CDI review is crucial.
Incorrectly coding excision of a Keloid with a non-specific code affects reimbursement. Ensure precise CPT coding for surgical procedures.
Patient presents with a keloid scar, a raised, overgrown scar tissue formation, at the site of previous [specify type of injury or procedure, e.g., surgical incision, trauma, acne lesion, ear piercing, burn]. The keloid extends beyond the original wound boundary, exhibiting [describe color, e.g., pink, red, purple, brown] coloration and a firm, rubbery, or nodular texture. Patient reports [describe symptoms: e.g., pruritus, pain, tenderness, burning sensation, cosmetic concerns]. The keloid measures [dimensions in length x width x height] cm. No signs of infection or drainage are noted. Differential diagnoses considered include hypertrophic scar, dermatofibroma, and granuloma annulare. Based on clinical presentation and patient history, the diagnosis of keloid is confirmed. Treatment plan discussed includes [specify treatment options: e.g., intralesional corticosteroid injection, silicone gel sheeting, pressure therapy, cryotherapy, laser therapy, surgical excision, radiation therapy] with patient education on potential benefits, risks, and expected outcomes. Follow-up appointment scheduled in [duration] for reassessment and treatment adjustment as needed. ICD-10 code L91.0 Keloid scar is assigned. Procedure codes for treatment will be assigned upon completion of the procedure. Patient understands and agrees with the proposed treatment plan.