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    ICD-10-CM Code For Acne: Group Overview

    The International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) code group L70 includes acne vulgaris and related disorders of the pilosebaceous unit, covering comedonal, inflammatory, nodulocystic, and postinflammatory scar presentations. These ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes are used to document clinical scenarios such as severity grading, lesion distribution, and complications like scarring or secondary infection, capturing disease severity and treatment complexity. Accurate coding within the ICD-10-CM L70 group supports proper claim adjudication, complete clinical documentation, and appropriate reimbursement.

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    ICD-10-CM L70: Acne Overview

    The ICD-10-CM L70 group covers inflammatory and noninflammatory disorders of the pilosebaceous unit, commonly presenting as comedones, papules, pustules, and nodules affecting the face, chest, and back. These diagnoses target the integumentary system and reflect varying severity from mild acne to severe nodulocystic forms. Accurate coding matters for reimbursement because it documents clinical complexity, guides treatment justification, and supports appropriate claim adjudication.

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    When to Use

    Use a code from this group when documenting patients with clinical findings of acne such as comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, or acne scarring. Assign codes that capture the most specific lesion type, severity, distribution, and any complications to support clinical documentation and billing.

    ICD-10-CM Codes

    8 rows

    ICD-10-CM CodeDescription
    L70.0Acne vulgaris
    L70.1Acne conglobata
    L70.2Acne varioliformis
    L70.3Acne tropica
    L70.4Infantile acne
    L70.5Acne excoriee
    L70.8Other acne
    L70.9Acne, unspecified

    DRG Codes

    2 rows

    DRG CodeDescription
    606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
    607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC

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    1. 1.CPT® Codes and Descriptions. AAPC. Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.Maintains the CPT code set's official descriptions and guidelines, licensed from the American Medical Association, used as the definitional source for CPT codes on this page.
    2. 2.HCPCS Quarterly Update. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's quarterly release of HCPCS Level II codes and short/long descriptors, the source for HCPCS code definitions and update history.
    3. 3.ICD-10-CM Full Code List. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Retrieved Aug 11, 2026.CMS's complete ICD-10-CM diagnosis code list, used to cross-reference diagnosis codes associated with this procedure or service.
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