A30.5
Lepromatous leprosy
Applicable To
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LL leprosy
Approximate Synonyms
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Lepromatous hansen’s disease leprosy)
Clinical Information
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A chronic communicable infection which is a principal or polar form of leprosy. This disorder is caused by mycobacterium leprae and produces diffuse granulomatous skin lesions in the form of nodules, macules, or papules. The peripheral nerves are involved symmetrically and neural sequelae occur in the advanced stage.
Details
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A30.5 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM A30.5 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of A30.5 – other international versions of ICD-10 A30.5 may differ.