ICD Code B07.9

ICD code B07.9 is used to identify a viral wart that is unspecified, meaning it does not specify the type or location of the wart. Viral warts are skin growths caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), and this code is utilized when the specific details about the wart are not documented in the patient's medical record. This code helps in the classification and billing processes within the healthcare revenue cycle.

1. Presence of skin growths: The patient exhibits one or more growths on the skin that are typically rough to the touch.

2. Appearance of lesions: The lesions may appear as small, grainy bumps that are flesh-colored, white, pink, or tan.

3. Location of growths: These growths can occur on various parts of the body, including hands, fingers, feet, or other areas.

4. Absence of pain: The growths are generally painless, although they may cause discomfort or irritation depending on their location.

5. No specific subtype identification: The growths do not fit into a more specific category of viral warts, such as plantar warts or flat warts.

6. Patient history: The patient may have a history of similar skin growths or exposure to environments where viral warts are commonly contracted, such as communal showers or swimming pools.

7. Lack of other skin conditions: The growths are not attributable to other dermatological conditions, such as eczema or psoriasis.

8. Clinical examination: A healthcare provider has conducted a physical examination and determined that the growths are consistent with viral warts without specifying a particular type.

For the ICD code B07.9 (Viral wart, unspecified), the relevant CPT codes that may be used for treatment include:

1. 17110 - Destruction (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions.

2. 17111 - Destruction (e.g., laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; 15 or more lesions.

3. 11200 - Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; up to and including 15 lesions.

4. 11201 - Removal of skin tags, multiple fibrocutaneous tags, any area; each additional 10 lesions, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure).

These CPT codes are typically used for procedures involving the removal or destruction of viral warts. It is important for healthcare providers to select the appropriate CPT code based on the specific treatment method and the number of lesions treated.

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