Find information on Lichenoid Keratosis including clinical features, histopathology, differential diagnosis, ICD-10-CM code (L43.8), SNOMED CT codes, and appropriate medical documentation for accurate billing and coding. Learn about the diagnosis and treatment of Lichenoid Keratosis with resources for healthcare professionals, dermatologists, and clinicians. This resource provides guidance for proper clinical terminology, coding guidelines, and best practices for managing Lichenoid Keratosis in a healthcare setting.
Also known as
Lichen planus and related disorders
Covers skin conditions resembling lichen planus, including lichenoid keratosis.
Actinic keratosis and intraepithelial carcinoma
Includes some precancerous skin lesions that may clinically mimic lichenoid keratosis.
Other epidermal thickening
May encompass lichenoid keratosis if other more specific codes do not apply.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the diagnosis Lichenoid Keratosis confirmed?
Yes
Is it actinic/solar related?
No
Do not code Lichenoid Keratosis. Code the presenting symptoms or clinical findings.
When to use each related code
Description |
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Thick, scaly, red-brown patch |
Thickened, warty skin growth |
Precancerous skin lesion |
Patient presents with a solitary, well-defined, hyperkeratotic papule consistent with a clinical diagnosis of lichenoid keratosis. The lesion, measuring approximately [measurement] cm in diameter, exhibits a violaceous to reddish-brown hue and is located on the [location, e.g., sun-exposed skin of the dorsal forearm]. The patient reports the lesion has been present for [duration] and may have initially appeared as a small, rough, or scaly spot. Symptoms, if present, include mild pruritus or tenderness. Differential diagnoses considered include actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, squamous cell carcinoma in situ, and melanocytic nevus. Dermoscopy reveals [dermoscopic findings, e.g., a central hyperkeratotic plug, Wickham striae-like features, and a surrounding erythematous halo]. No lymphadenopathy was noted. Given the clinical presentation and dermoscopic features, a biopsy is [indicated/not indicated at this time] to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other potential pathologies. The patient was educated on the benign nature of lichenoid keratosis, sun protection strategies, and potential treatment options including cryotherapy, topical corticosteroids, or observation. Follow-up is recommended in [timeframe] to monitor the lesion and discuss further management if needed. ICD-10 code L43.8 (other specified lichenoid dermatoses) is applicable.