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The Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society ™ (WOCN ®) today announced that its application for new ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for Moisture-Associated Skin Damage (MASD) has been approved by the ICD-10 Coordination and Maintenance Committee and will take effect on October 1. As a result of the Society’s strategic initiative, …
FAQ icd 10 code for moisture associated skin damage
What is the ICD 10 code for non specific skin damage?
I would consider a diagnosis of ‘skin damage’ to be non-specific because it does not tell you anything in particular about the disease or condition itself, so I would use L98.9 – Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.
What are the different types of moisture-associated skin damage?
The four specific types of moisture-associated skin damage that will be discussed here are periwound moisture-associated dermatitis, peristomal moisture-associated dermatitis, incontinence-associated dermatitis, and intertriginous dermatitis. The production of exudate is a normal result of the inflammatory stage of wound healing.
What is moisture-associated skin damage (MASD)?
Moisture-associated skin damage (MASD) is the general term for inflammation or skin erosion caused by prolonged exposure to a source of moisture such as urine, stool, sweat, wound drainage, saliva, or mucus. It is proposed that for MASD to occur, another complicating factor is required in addition to mere moisture exposure.
Does moisture damage the skin around a wound?
CONCLUSIONS Moisture can induce significant damage in the skin folds, perineum, and areas surrounding a wound or stoma comprising the skin’s normal function as a barrier. Protection of the skin against moisture damage is an important component of comprehensive skin and wound care.
ICD-10-CM MEDICAL CODING GUIDELINES EXPLAINED – CHAPTER 12&13 GUIDELINES – SKIN & MUSCULOSKELETAL
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