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L81.0

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Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

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

What This Code Means

Darkening of the skin that occurs after inflammation or injury has healed, typically appearing as brown patches.

Coding Tips

  • •This code requires documentation of a preceding inflammatory condition; link it to the causative dermatologic condition
  • •Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation is usually temporary and may resolve over time; document the underlying inflammatory process

Code Hierarchy

└L81Other disorders of pigmentation└L81.0Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
└L81.0Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation

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