Verruca Vulgaris ICD-10-CM Codes

What ICD-10 codes are used for verruca vulgaris?

In medical diagnosis, ICD-10 codes play a crucial role. For verruca vulgaris, also known as common warts, there are several pertinent ICD-10 codes that healthcare professionals should be familiar with. Here's a closer look at these codes and their clinical descriptions:

• B07.9 - Viral wart, unspecified: This is the most general code used for viral warts, including Verruca Vulgaris. It covers all forms of viral warts without specifying the type or location. In other words, if a patient has a viral wart but hasn't been identified as a specific type, B07.9 would be the appropriate code.

• B07.8 - Other viral warts: This code represents other viral warts not covered by the B07.9 code. It includes Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, a rare skin disorder that can lead to wart-like skin lesions.

• B07.0 - Plantar wart: Specific to plantar warts, this code covers a form of verruca vulgaris that occurs on the soles of the feet. This would be the correct code if a patient presents with a wart specifically on their foot's sole.

• A63.0 - Anogenital (venereal) warts: This code pertains to anogenital (venereal) warts, a sexually transmitted infection caused by certain types of human papillomavirus (HPV). It is important to note that although HPV can cause verruca vulgaris, they are not the same condition, hence the different code.

Understanding these codes is vital for accurate diagnosis and proper billing to ensure correct reimbursement for healthcare providers.

Which verruca vulgaris ICD codes are billable?

All the ICD-10 codes mentioned above are billable. They can be used in a claim for reimbursement for the diagnosis and treatment of verruca vulgaris and related conditions.

Clinical information

• Verruca vulgaris, commonly known as common warts, are characterized by small, hard growths with rough texture. They typically blend with the skin color, making them less noticeable.
• The primary cause of verruca vulgaris is an infection with certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV). This virus invades the skin through small cuts or abrasions, forming characteristic warts. 
• While verruca vulgaris can technically occur anywhere on the body, they are most commonly found on the hands and feet. These areas are more prone to small cuts and abrasions that allow the HPV virus to enter the skin. Treatment for verruca vulgaris varies depending on the severity and location of the warts. Common treatment options include topical medications, cryotherapy, and surgical removal.

Synonyms include

• Common wart
• HPV wart
• Cutaneous wart
• Palmar wart
• Plantar wart
• Benign neoplasm in the skin
• Flat wart
• Mucous membrane lesions
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Warts due to human papillomavirus
• Verruca plans
• Verruca plantaris
• Verruca vulgaris in the subcutaneous tissue

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