L92.3
BillableForeign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A skin condition where the body's immune system reacts to a foreign object (such as a splinter, tattoo ink, or suture material) embedded in the skin, forming a nodule or bump.
Coding Tips
- •Always attempt to identify and document the specific foreign material when possible (tattoo pigment, suture, splinter, etc.)
- •Consider whether the foreign body should be removed and code any associated infection or inflammation separately
Use Additional Code
- code to identify the type of retained foreign body (Z18.-)
Code Hierarchy
└L92Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue└L92.3Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
└L92.3Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue