L12.9
Pemphigoid, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
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Pemphigoid
Clinical Information
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A chronic and relatively benign subepidermal blistering disease usually of the elderly and without histopathologic acantholysis.
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An autoimmune chronic skin disorder characterized by the presence of large blisters. It usually affects elderly people and tends to subside spontaneously.
Details
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L12.9 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 L12.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L12.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 L12.9 may differ.