AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2016 Issue 4; ICD-10-CM NEW/REVISED CODES
Excessive and Redundant Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
A new code (L98.7) has been created at category L98, Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified, to identify excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue. Excessive and redundant skin is usually found among women after pregnancy and childbirth or among middle aged men or women after the loss of large amounts of weight over a short period of time. Those who undergo bariatric surgery often find themselves with skin and tissue too stretched out to snap back. Other risk factors such as genetics and sun damage will also cause the skin to sag or...
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Article Overview
This brief coding update covers a newly created ICD-10-CM diagnosis code within category L98 and explains the clinical context for the condition it represents. It is intended for coders, clinicians, and revenue cycle staff who monitor diagnosis code changes and need to understand what type of documentation and condition category the update addresses.
Why This Topic Matters
Updates to diagnosis code structure can affect documentation review, reporting, and code set maintenance. Knowing that this article announces a new ICD-10-CM code helps readers quickly judge whether the change is relevant to skin, bariatric, postpartum, or weight-loss related documentation.
What You Will Learn
- What condition category the update belongs to
- How the article situates the new diagnosis code within broader skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
- What general clinical situations are associated with the condition discussed in the update
- Why the condition may be relevant in documentation and coding workflows
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding educators
- Clinicians
- Revenue cycle staff
- Health information management professionals
Codes Discussed
Code Ranges Discussed
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