Find comprehensive information on Nail Dystrophy including clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and associated ICD-10 and SNOMED CT codes. Learn about common causes, treatment options, and best practices for documenting Nail Dystrophy in medical records. This resource provides valuable insights for healthcare professionals, coders, and billers seeking accurate and up-to-date information on Nail Dystrophy diagnosis and management.
Also known as
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Includes various skin and nail disorders like nail dystrophy.
Diseases of the nails
Specifically covers nail disorders, including dystrophy and infections.
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
May include nail changes related to connective tissue disorders.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the nail dystrophy congenital/hereditary?
Yes
Pachyonychia congenita?
No
Is it caused by an infection?
When to use each related code
Description |
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Nail thickening, discoloration, or crumbling |
Nail fungal infection (onychomycosis) |
Nail psoriasis |
Using unspecified nail dystrophy codes (e.g., L60.9) when a more specific diagnosis is documented leads to inaccurate severity and resource reflection.
Miscoding fungal nail infections (onychomycosis) as nail dystrophy without confirming the absence of fungal infection can skew infection prevalence data.
Failing to code the underlying systemic condition causing nail dystrophy (e.g., psoriasis, anemia) impacts case mix index and quality reporting.
Patient presents with nail dystrophy, characterized by [specific abnormality observed, e.g., onycholysis, pitting, thickening, discoloration, splitting, ridging, Beau's lines, koilonychia, leukonychia, onychorrhexis, or onychoschizia]. The affected nails include [specify location, e.g., fingernails, toenails, specific digits]. Onset of nail changes was [timeframe, e.g., gradual over several months, acute onset two weeks ago]. Patient reports [associated symptoms, e.g., pain, tenderness, fragility, catching on clothing, difficulty with daily activities]. Review of systems pertinent negatives include [relevant negatives, e.g., no skin rash, no joint pain, no history of psoriasis, no recent trauma]. Medical history includes [relevant medical history, e.g., diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, anemia, peripheral vascular disease, fungal infections, Raynaud's phenomenon]. Medications include [list medications]. Family history is notable for [relevant family history, e.g., psoriasis, nail disorders]. Differential diagnosis includes fungal nail infection, psoriasis, lichen planus, trauma, vitamin deficiency, and systemic disease. Plan includes [diagnostic tests if indicated, e.g., KOH prep, fungal culture, nail biopsy]. Treatment plan includes [treatment recommendations, e.g., topical antifungal medication if indicated, nail clipping and filing, patient education on nail care, referral to dermatologist if necessary]. Patient education provided on proper nail hygiene, avoidance of trauma, and the importance of follow-up. ICD-10 code [appropriate ICD-10 code, e.g., L60.0, L60.8, L60.9] is considered. Return to clinic scheduled for [follow-up timeframe].