L88: Pyoderma gangrenosum
You have a skin condition where deep wounds are formed.
The first sign of this skin condition is small blisters or papules. A wound then develops at the site and this gets bigger and goes deep into the skin. This type of deep wound is also known as an ulcer. The wound can reach into the fat layer under the skin. Parts of the affected skin or the fat layer can die off. The ulcer can be very painful.
The skin condition mainly appears on the legs. However, it can be found all over the body.
The exact cause of this skin disorder is not known. The skin condition can develop from minor injuries, insect bites or from wounds after surgery.
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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