2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-709 > Other Inflammatory Conditions Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 690-698 > Erythematous Conditions 695.* >  2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 695.2
Erythema nodosum On October 1, 2008 the 2009 ICD-9-CM codes came into effect. Therefore, this code may be out of date.
The 2009 version of ICD-9-CM 695.2 can be accessed here. - An erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral. These nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms. They undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas. This condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.
- 695.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis
- 695.2 contains 4 index entries
- View the ICD-9-CM Volume 1 695.* hierarchy
695.2 excludes: - tuberculous erythema nodosum (017.1)
Index entries containing 695.2:- Dermatitis (allergic) (contact) (occupational) (venenata) 692.9
- contusiformis
 695.2
Erythema, erythematous (generalized) 695.9- induratum (primary) (scrofulosorum) (see also Tuberculosis) 017.1
- nontuberculous 695.2
- nodosum 695.2
- tuberculous (see also Tuberculosis) 017.1
Vasculitis 447.6- nodular 695.2
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