2007 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-709 > Other Diseases Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 700-709 >
  Urticaria- A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.
- An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs.
- 708 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis
  Allergic urticaria- 708.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.0 contains 5 index entries
  Idiopathic urticaria- 708.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.1 contains 2 index entries
  Urticaria due to cold and heat- 708.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.2 contains 3 index entries
  Dermatographic urticaria- 708.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.3 contains 6 index entries
  Vibratory urticaria- 708.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.4 contains 1 index entry
  Cholinergic urticaria- 708.5 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.5 contains 1 index entry
  Other specified urticaria- A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.
- An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs.
- 708.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.8 contains 6 index entries
  Unspecified urticaria- A vascular reaction of the skin characterized by erythema and wheal formation due to localized increase of vascular permeability. The causative mechanism may be allergy, infection, or stress.
- An itchy skin eruption characterized by weals with pale interiors and well-defined red margins; usually the result of an allergic response to insect bites or food or drugs.
- 708.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 708.9 contains 3 index entries
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