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This is a shortened version of the twelfth chapter of the ICD-9: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue. It covers ICD codes 680 to 709. The full chapter can be found on pages 379 to 393 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9. Volume 2 is an alphabetical index of Volume 1.
List of ICD-9 codes 580–629: diseases of the genitourinary system; List of ICD-9 codes 630–679: complications of pregnancy, childbirth, and the puerperium; List of ICD-9 codes 680–709: diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue; List of ICD-9 codes 710–739: diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue
This is a shortened version of the first chapter of the ICD-9: Infectious and Parasitic Diseases.It covers ICD codes 001 to 139.The full chapter can be found on pages 49 to 99 of Volume 1, which contains all (sub)categories of the ICD-9.
The International Classification of Diseases, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) was an adaptation created by the US National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and used in assigning diagnostic and procedure codes associated with inpatient, outpatient, and physician office utilization in the United States.
Diagnosis of many conditions often also requires a skin biopsy which yields histologic information [22] [23] that can be correlated with the clinical presentation and any laboratory data. [24] [25] [26]
Erysipelas (/ ˌ ɛ r ə ˈ s ɪ p ə l ə s /) is a relatively common bacterial infection of the superficial layer of the skin (upper dermis), extending to the superficial lymphatic vessels within the skin, characterized by a raised, well-defined, tender, bright red rash, typically on the face or legs, but which can occur anywhere on the skin.
Since her diagnosis, she had nine surgical procedures to remove the damaged skin. Thankfully, she says, the new medication has helped. “It has absolutely changed my life,” she says.
The physical examination of the skin and its appendages, as well as the mucous membranes, forms the cornerstone of an accurate diagnosis of cutaneous conditions. [29] Most of these conditions present with cutaneous surface changes termed "lesions," which have more or less distinct characteristics. [30]