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L98.6

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Other infiltrative disorders 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

Various conditions where abnormal substances or materials accumulate and infiltrate into the skin and underlying tissues.

Coding Tips

  • •This is a broad category; ensure the specific infiltrative disorder is documented in the medical record
  • •Review for associated systemic conditions that may be causing the infiltration

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

  • hyalinosis cutis et mucosae (E78.89)

Code Hierarchy

└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.6Other infiltrative disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
└L98.6Other infiltrative disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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