L73.0
Acne keloid
Approximate Synonyms
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Acne keloidalis
Clinical Information
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A type of acneiform disorder in which secondary pyogenic infection in and around pilosebaceous structures ends in keloidal scarring. It manifests as persistent folliculitis of the back of the neck associated with occlusion of the follicular orifices. It is most often encountered in black or asian men.
Details
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L73.0 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 L73.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L73.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 L73.0 may differ.