L90.6
Striae atrophicae
Approximate Synonyms
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Physiological striae
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Skin striae
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Striae stretch marks)
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Striae distensae
Clinical Information
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Linear dermal scars accompanied by epidermal atrophy that affects skin that is subjected to continuous stretching. They usually do not cause any significant medical problems, only cosmetic problems.
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Parallel red lines of stretched skin which eventually become whitish. Pregnancy, weight gain and corticosteroids usage are predisposing conditions.
Details
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L90.6 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 L90.6 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L90.6 – other international versions of ICD-10 L90.6 may differ.