Specific code 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 695.2
Erythema nodosum
  • 2015
  • Billable Thru Sept 30/2015
  • Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015

  • ICD-9-CM 695.2 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 695.2 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: 695.2 converts directly to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM L52 Erythema nodosum
Clinical Information
  • 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
  • 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 Excludes
  • tuberculous erythema nodosum (017.1)
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 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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