L60.0
Ingrowing nail
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Billable
Quick Reference
Nail growing into surrounding skin causing pain and inflammation
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Nail growing into surrounding skin causing pain and inflammation
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Ingrown toenail
- Nail avulsion procedure
- Paronychia from ingrown nail
- Ingrown nail removal
Documentation Requirements
- Document affected toe (most commonly great toe)
- Record presence of infection or granulation tissue
- Note previous treatments attempted
- Specify procedure if performed (partial vs total nail avulsion)
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
Ingrown nailOnychocryptosisUnguis incarnatus
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Paronychia (L03.0-)
- Onychomycosis (B35.1)
Coding Notes
Most common in great toenail
Caused by improper nail trimming, tight shoes
Recurrence common without proper nail care
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Code
L60.0
Category
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Billable Status
Billable
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