L29.9

Applicable To

• Itch NOS

Approximate Synonyms

• Itching of skin

• Pruritus itching)

Clinical Information

• A disorder characterized by an intense itching sensation.

• An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

• An intense itching sensation.

• Intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

• Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It’s a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are

• Itching. Severe itching may be a side effect of some cancer treatments and a symptom of some types of cancers.

Details

• L29.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

• The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM L29.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.

• This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L29.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 L29.9 may differ.