Asked by Jordyn Schultz on Apr 28, 2024
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What is the correct code for a patient with solar keratosis?
A) L57.0
B) L57.1
C) L57.2
D) L57.3
Solar Keratosis
A rough, scaly patch on the skin caused by years of sun exposure, often considered a precancerous growth.
- Acquire knowledge on the coding of distinct skin disorders and the therapeutic interventions for each.
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KB
Kendrea BurrellApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
L57.0 is the correct ICD-10 code for Actinic keratosis, also known as solar keratosis.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on the coding of distinct skin disorders and the therapeutic interventions for each.