L90.0
Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
Clinical Information
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A chronic inflammatory mucocutaneous disease usually affecting the female genitalia vulvar lichen sclerosus) and balanitis xerotica obliterans in males. It is also called white spot disease and csillag’s disease.
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A chronic inflammatory process affecting the skin. It is characterized by the presence of white, indurated plaques, epidermal atrophy, and fibrosis of the upper dermis. It usually appears in the vulva and penis.
Details
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L90.0 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 L90.0 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L90.0 – other international versions of ICD-10 L90.0 may differ.