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ICD-Code L29: Pruritus

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In outpatient care, the ICD code on medical documents is always appended with a diagnostic confidence indicator (A, G, V or Z): A (excluded diagnosis), G (confirmed diagnosis), V (tentative diagnosis) and Z (condition after a confirmed diagnosis).

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A woman scratching her arm. A woman scratching her arm.

Chronic itching (pruritus)

Having constantly itchy skin means constant scratching. The longer the scratch-itch cycle continues, the more the skin is damaged. Suitable skincare measures and itch-relieving medication can help.