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L73.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L73.9 became effective on October 1, 2024. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L73.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 L73.9 may differ.
- L73.2
L73.2 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used...
- L74.511
L74.511 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be...
- L67.9
L67.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used...
- Folliculitis
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20 mar 2018 · Pityrosporum folliculitis is an acute, intensely pruritic eruption caused by Malassezia furfur, the causative organism of tinea versicolor. The condition frequently manifests as follicular papules and pustules on the upper trunk (ie, upper back and chest as well as shoulders) of young to middle-aged adults.
Although sometimes morphologically similar, pityrosporum folliculitis has some unique clinical features, such as pruritus (which can be severe), a predilection for monomorphic primary lesions, and will not respond to oral antibiotics (and may even worsen in this setting).
25 kwi 2022 · Pityrosporum folliculitis happens when too much Malassezia yeast grows on the skin and infects the hair follicles. The condition causes an itchy rash on the face, head and upper body. Healthcare providers treat pityrosporum folliculitis with topical antifungal creams and antifungal medications.
L73.9 is a billable diagnosis code used to specify a medical diagnosis of follicular disorder, unspecified. The code is valid during the current fiscal year for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions from October 01, 2024 through September 30, 2025.
18 lip 2022 · Overgrowth of fungi involved in disease pathology has been linked to immunocompromised populations; however, little is known about the presentation of PF in these patients. Therefore, this review aims to summarize clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes of PF in immunocompromised populations. PubMed, Web of Science, and Embase were ...
8 sie 2023 · Pityrosporum Folliculitis - This particular form of folliculitis is fungal, caused by the Malassezia species of fungi such as Malassezia furfur. Typically found in adolescence secondary to increased activity of their sebaceous glands, and is commonly found in a cape-like distribution over the patient’s shoulders, back, and neck.
