Find comprehensive information on skin tag diagnosis, including clinical documentation, ICD-10 codes (L91.9, D22.6), SNOMED CT concepts, and appropriate medical coding terminology. Learn about acrochordon, fibroepithelial polyp, soft fibroma, and skin tag removal procedures for accurate healthcare records and billing. Explore reliable resources for dermatology coding and clinical documentation best practices related to skin tags.
Also known as
Other specified hypertrophic skin lesions
This code encompasses various skin overgrowths, including skin tags.
Hypertrophic skin lesion, unspecified
Use this code for hypertrophic skin lesions when a more specific code is not available.
Benign neoplasm of skin, unspecified
While less precise, this can be used if skin tags are considered benign neoplasms.
Follow this step-by-step guide to choose the correct ICD-10 code.
Is the skin tag (acrochordon) confirmed?
Yes
Is there inflammation or infection?
No
Do not code skin tag. Evaluate for other diagnoses.
When to use each related code
| Description |
|---|
| Small, soft, skin growth |
| Wart-like viral infection |
| Raised, pigmented spot |
Coding skin tag without specifying the anatomical site leads to inaccurate data and potential claim rejections. Use precise location codes for proper reimbursement.
Misdiagnosis between skin tag (benign) and malignant lesions impacts treatment and coding. Proper clinical documentation is crucial for accurate coding and care.
Distinguishing between multiple and single skin tags affects code selection. Precise documentation of the number of lesions is essential for accurate billing.
Patient presents with a complaint of skin tag(s). Examination reveals a small, soft, flesh-colored or slightly hyperpigmented pedunculated papilloma. The lesion(s) is are asymptomatic or minimally symptomatic, described as perhaps catching on clothing or jewelry. Locations of the skin tag(s) are documented (e.g., neck, axilla, groin, eyelids). The lesion(s) is are consistent with acrochordon, also known as a fibroepithelial polyp. Differential diagnoses considered include nevus, seborrheic keratosis, and other benign skin lesions. No signs of inflammation, bleeding, or ulceration are noted. Patient education provided regarding the benign nature of skin tags, treatment options including cryotherapy, excision, ligation, and observation, and potential for recurrence. Patient elected for (state treatment chosen, e.g., cryotherapy, no treatment, follow-up). ICD-10 code L91.9 (Benign neoplasm of skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified) is assigned. CPT code (if procedure performed, e.g., 17110 for destruction, benign lesions; 11200 for removal of skin tags, simple; 11201 for removal of skin tags, complex) is assigned. Follow-up recommended as needed.