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Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 698.9
Unspecified pruritic disorder
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 698.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 698.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
Convert to ICD-10-CM: 698.9 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM L29.9 Pruritus, unspecified
Approximate Synonyms
  • Itching of skin
  • Papular dermatitis of pregnancy (disorder)
  • Pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy
  • Pruritus
  • Pruritus (itching)
  • Pruritus gravidarum
  • Pruritus gravidarum (abnormal gallbladder function in pregnancy)
  • Pruritus of pregnancy
Clinical Information
  • A disorder characterized by an intense itching sensation
  • An intense itching sensation
  • An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief
  • Intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief
  • Itching is skin tingling or irritation that makes you want to scratch the itchy area. It's a symptom of many health conditions. Common causes are
    • allergic reactions
    • eczema
    • dry skin
    • insect bites and stings
    • irritating chemicals
    • parasites such as pinworms, scabies, head and body lice
    • pregnancy
    • rashes
    • reactions to medicines
    to soothe itchy skin, you can try cold compresses, lotions and lukewarm baths. Avoid scratching, wearing irritating fabrics and high heat and humidity. Most itching is not serious. However, if you itch all over, have hives that keep coming back or have itching without an apparent cause, you might require medical attention
  • Itching. Severe itching may be a side effect of some cancer treatments and a symptom of some types of cancers
Applies To
  • Itch NOS
  • Pruritus NOS
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 698.9:
 698.8 ICD9Data.com 700 
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