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L28.1

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Prurigo nodularis

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

What This Code Means

A chronic skin condition featuring firm, itchy nodules or bumps that develop from repeated scratching and picking at the skin.

Coding Tips

  • •Document the number and distribution of nodules when possible
  • •Distinguish from other nodular skin conditions by confirming the pruritic (itchy) nature and chronic course

Code Hierarchy

└L28Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo└L28.1Prurigo nodularis
└L28.1Prurigo nodularis

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