L87.2: Elastosis perforans serpiginosa
You have a skin condition with small papules.
The small papules are about as big as lentils. The papules feel hard. They can appear singly or in groups. The papules may be arranged as in a circle or a curving line.
The papules are mainly found on the neck in the throat area, on the back of the neck, on the cheeks and the elbows.
This skin condition causes certain components of the skin to break down differently than usual. The exact cause of this is not yet known.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
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