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A30.9

Billable

Leprosy, unspecified

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by bacteria that primarily affects the skin and nerves, causing numbness, discoloration, and potential disfigurement. This code is used when the specific type of leprosy has not been identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this unspecified code only when the medical record does not specify the type of leprosy (tuberculoid, lepromatous, borderline, or indeterminate); attempt to obtain clarification from the provider for more specific coding
  • •Leprosy is a reportable disease in most jurisdictions; ensure proper documentation and reporting requirements are met when assigning this code

Code Hierarchy

└A30Leprosy [Hansen's disease]└A30.9Leprosy, unspecified
└A30.9Leprosy, unspecified

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