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ICD-10 Coding for Grover's Disease(L11.1)

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for Grover's Disease. Includes clinical validation requirements, documentation requirements, and coding pitfalls.

Also known as:

Transient Acantholytic Dermatosis

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Grover's Disease

L00-L99Primary Range

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Grover's disease is classified under skin disorders, specifically under acantholytic dermatoses.

Key Information: ICD-10 code for Grover's disease

Essential facts and insights about Grover's Disease

The ICD-10 code for Grover's disease is L11.1, used when biopsy confirms transient acantholytic dermatosis.

Primary ICD-10-CM Code for grover's disease

Transient acantholytic dermatosis [Grover]
Billable Code

Decision Criteria

clinical Criteria

  • Biopsy shows acantholysis and dyskeratosis.

Applicable To

  • Grover's disease

Excludes

Clinical Validation Requirements

  • Biopsy confirmation showing acantholysis, dyskeratosis, and parakeratosis

Code-Specific Risks

  • Incorrectly using L11.1 without biopsy confirmation

Coding Notes

  • Ensure biopsy confirmation before coding.

Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that should be used in conjunction with the main diagnosis codes when applicable.

Pruritus, unspecified

L29.9
Use if itching is documented alongside Grover's disease.

Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

L08.89
Use if there is a secondary infection with culture-positive results.

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions to the primary diagnosis.

Other specified congenital malformations of skin

Q82.8
Darier's disease presents with different histopathological findings.

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common documentation and coding issues when documenting Grover's Disease to ensure proper reimbursement, maintain compliance, and reduce audit risk. These guidelines are particularly important when using ICD-10 code L11.1.

Impact

Clinical: May lead to misdiagnosis., Regulatory: Non-compliance with documentation standards., Financial: Potential claim denials.

Mitigation Strategy

Document specific characteristics of the rash., Include biopsy results.

Impact

Reimbursement: May lead to denied claims if not substantiated by biopsy., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure biopsy results confirm Grover's disease before coding.

Impact

Lack of biopsy confirmation can lead to audit issues.

Mitigation Strategy

Ensure all cases of Grover's disease have biopsy confirmation documented.

Documentation errors, coding pitfalls, and audit risks are interconnected aspects of medical coding and billing. Addressing all three areas helps ensure accurate coding, optimal reimbursement, and regulatory compliance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ICD-10 coding for Grover's Disease, with expert answers to help guide accurate code selection and documentation.

Documentation Templates for Grover's Disease

Use these documentation templates to ensure complete and accurate documentation for Grover's Disease. These templates include all required elements for proper coding and billing.

Initial Diagnosis of Grover's Disease

Specialty: Dermatology

Required Elements

  • Patient history
  • Physical examination findings
  • Biopsy results
  • Treatment plan

Example Documentation

Patient presents with pruritic papular rash on trunk. Biopsy confirms acantholytic dermatosis. Plan includes topical steroids and avoidance of heat.

Examples: Poor vs. Good Documentation

Poor Documentation Example
Rash on chest, treated with cream.
Good Documentation Example
Pruritic erythematous papules on chest, biopsy confirmed Grover's disease. Treatment with triamcinolone 0.1% cream.
Explanation
The good example provides specific findings and biopsy confirmation, supporting the diagnosis.

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