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L98.7

Billable code

Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

The ICD-10 code for excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue is L98.7.

Clinical notes

Excludes2 (not included here)

An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of this one, but a patient can have both at the same time — in that case both codes may be reported together.

  • acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-)
  • congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3)
  • skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)

Also known as

Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.

  • Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin, NOS

Documentation support

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ICD-9-CM equivalent

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Associated MS-DRGs

L98.7 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.

Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.