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L51 Erythema multiforme

Part of Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue , block Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54) .

Official Notes

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code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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code to identify associated manifestations, such as:

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arthropathy associated with dermatological disorders ( M14.8- )

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conjunctival edema ( H11.42 )

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conjunctivitis ( H10.22- )

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corneal scars and opacities ( H17 .-)

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corneal ulcer ( H16.0- )

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edema of eyelid ( H02.84- )

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inflammation of eyelid ( H01.8- )

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keratoconjunctivitis sicca ( H16.22- )

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mechanical lagophthalmos ( H02.22- )

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stomatitis ( K12 .-)

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symblepharon ( H11.23- )

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code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation ( L49 .-)

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staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome ( L00 )

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Ritter's disease ( L00 )

Child Codes

Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite L51.

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