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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 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698 Pruritus and related conditions 698 is a non-specific code that cannot be used to specify a diagnosis ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.0 Pruritus ani Intense chronic itching in the anal area. 698.0 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.0 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.1 Pruritus of genital organs 698.1 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.1 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.2 Prurigo A name applied to several itchy skin eruptions of unknown cause. The characteristic course is the formation of a dome-shaped papule with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting over or lichenification. (From Dorland, 27th ed) 698.2 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.2 contains 7 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.3 Lichenification and lichen simplex chronicus An extremely variable eczematous skin disease that is presumed to be a response to prolonged vigorous scratching, rubbing, or pinching to relieve intense pruritus. It varies in intensity, severity, course, and morphologic expression in different individuals. Neurodermatitis is believed by some to be psychogenic. The circumscribed or localized form is often referred to as lichen simplex chronicus. 698.3 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.3 contains 20 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.4 Dermatitis factitia (artefacta) 698.4 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.4 contains 10 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.8 Other specified pruritic conditions 698.8 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.8 contains 3 index entries ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 698.9 Unspecified pruritic disorder An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief. 698.9 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 698.9 contains 5 index entries