ICD-9-CM 701.4 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 701.4 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).
(key-loyd) a thick, irregular scar caused by excessive tissue growth at the site of an incision or wound
A sharply elevated, irregularly shaped, progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts of collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair. It is differentiated from a hypertrophic scar (cicatrix, hypertrophic) in that the former does not spread to surrounding tissues
A thick, irregular scar caused by excessive tissue growth at the site of an incision or wound
Progressively enlarging scar resulting from formation of excessive amounts of collagen in the dermis during connective tissue repair; spreads to surrounding tissues