L70.0
Acne vulgaris
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue Billable
Quick Reference
Common acne with comedones, papules, pustules, typically in adolescents/young adults
Clinical Information
When to Use This Code
Common acne with comedones, papules, pustules, typically in adolescents/young adults
Common Clinical Scenarios
- Teenage acne treatment
- Topical retinoid prescription
- Oral antibiotic therapy for acne
- Isotretinoin (Accutane) consideration
Documentation Requirements
- Document severity: mild, moderate, severe
- Specify lesion types: comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts
- Record affected areas: face, back, chest
- Note previous treatments and response
Coding Guidelines
Inclusion Terms
These terms are included in this code:
AcneCommon acneAcne vulgaris
Exclusion Terms
Do NOT use this code for:
- Acne rosacea (L71.9)
- Acne conglobata (L70.1)
- Cystic acne (L70.0 still used)
Coding Notes
Single code covers mild to severe acne vulgaris
Document severity in narrative for treatment justification
iPLEDGE program required for isotretinoin prescribing
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Code
L70.0
Category
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Billable Status
Billable
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