The ICD-10 code for psoriasis is L40.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
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ICD-10: This stands for the International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision. It's a globally recognized diagnostic tool used for classifying and coding diseases, signs and symptoms, abnormal findings, complaints, social circumstances, and external causes of injury or diseases. The World Health Organization (WHO) maintains it.
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L40: This specific code falls under the "Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" category. It encompasses all forms of psoriasis.
Therefore, regardless of the specific type of psoriasis (e.g., psoriasis vulgaris, guttate psoriasis, pustular psoriasis), the overarching ICD-10 code that is used is L40. More specific sub-codes might be used for detailed classification, but the general code is L40.
