Deck 17: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Question 1

Sally is seen in the office today because of a red, swollen area on her left side. After examination it is determined that she has a sebaceous cyst. This encounter should be reported with code(s) _____.

A) L30.9
B) L72.1, L30.9
C) L72.3
D) L72.9

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Dermatitis is an inflammation of the subcutaneous layer of the skin.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

In the block of codes L20-L30, the term eczema and _____ are used interchangeably.

A) fistula
B) lymphadenitis
C) dermatitis
D) cellulitis

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Category L60 reports hives, which is also known as urticaria.

Question 5

ICD-10-CM classifies pressure ulcers based on severity designated by stages 1-6, unspecified stage, and unstageable.

Question 6

Which of the following codes reports acute contact urticaria?

A) L50.4
B) L50.6
C) L50.8
D) L50.9

Question 7

If a patient is admitted and documentation states that the patient has a pressure ulcer that is healing, the appropriate pressure ulcer stage code should be assigned based on the medical record documentation.

Question 8

Hirsutism is loss of hair due to a chemical reaction.

Question 9

Which of the following conditions would not code within the L89 category?

A) bed sores
B) keratosis
C) plaster ulcer
D) pressure area

Question 10

Stage II skin ulcerations involve necrosis of the muscle, bone, and supporting structures.

Question 11

Pilonidal fistula with abscess is reported with code _____.

A) L03.91
B) L04.9
C) L05.02
D) L08.9

Question 12

Code L02.93 is used to report a cutaneous abscess.

Question 13

In coding the phrase "infantile papular acrodermatitis," the main term to reference is infantile.

Question 14

Furuncle of the chest wall and carbuncle of the chest wall are reported by the same code.

Question 15

The dermis is the outermost layer of the skin.

Question 16

Podiatry note: "This patient presents today with a complaint of pain in the left foot. Examination reveals cellulitis of the left toe." This case should be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 17

Follicular lichen planus is reported with code _____.

A) L65.0
B) L65.9
C) L66.1
D) L66.9

Question 18

Office note: "Tim presents today due to pain when he walks. Upon examination of his right foot there is a 2 cm boil on the heel of his foot. He was referred to dermatology." This case should be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 19

Office note: "DeDe Smith, 4 months old, was brought to the office today by her mother. The mother states that the child has been very 'fussy' for the last four days and she does not know why. Examination: HEENT: clear and no findings. Lungs: clear. Abdomen: soft and tender. Skin: skin in the groin area is red and inflamed. I gave the mother some ointment to apply to the skin for the next 10 days to clear the psoriasiform diaper rash." This encounter should be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 20

Mr. Smith was admitted to Sunny Valley Rest Home with a pressure ulcer of the sacral region with full thickness skin loss with damage of the subcutaneous tissue extending to the underlying fascia. This would be reported with code(s) _____.

A) L89.149
B) L89.153
C) L89.149
D) L89.159

Question 21

Cutaneous abscess of the groin is reported with code _____.

Question 22

Acute lymphadenitis of the axilla is reported with code ____________________.

Question 23

Furuncle of the right lower leg is reported with code ____.

Question 24

Code ____________________ is used to report benign mucous membrane pemphigoid.

Question 25

Vibratory urticaria is reported with code _____.

Question 26

Cellulitis of the left finger is reported with code _____.

Question 27

Acute lymphangitis of right leg is reported with code _____.

Question 28

A proliferating trichilemmal cyst is reported with code _____.

Question 29

Skilled nursing facility progress note: "This 84-year-old patient was seen today because the nurse asked me to examine the patient's back. Exam: HEENT: no findings. Abdomen: bowel sounds are normal. Lungs: clear. Skin: on the left buttock there is an area of cellulitis, and on the right side of the chest wall there is also an area of cellulitis. I informed the nurse that I have ordered medications for this patient." This encounter should be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 30

Cutaneous abscess of right and left upper arms would be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 31

Dermatophytid is reported with code _____.

Question 32

Erythema iris is reported with code _____.

Question 33

Seborrheic keratosis is reported with code _____.

Question 34

Office note: "This 34-year-old female comes to the office today with red, irritated skin on both hands. She has just started a new job that requires her to wear rubber gloves. The rash is consistent with this. Assessment: irritant contact dermatitis." This encounter should be reported with code(s) ____________________.

Question 35

Guttate psoriasis is reported with code _____.