Viral wart, unspecified

This code signifies a benign epidermal growth caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), presenting as a rough, elevated lesion on the skin or mucous membranes. It indicates that the specific type or location of the viral wart is not documented or is unknown.

Use this code when the medical record clearly states "viral wart" or "verruca vulgaris" without further specification of the anatomical site or the specific HPV strain. This code is appropriate when the provider's documentation lacks the detail necessary to assign a more specific wart code.

• Avoid using this code if the documentation specifies the anatomical location of the wart (e.g., plantar wart, anogenital wart).
• Always query the provider for more specific documentation regarding wart type and location to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• Do not confuse this with codes for other skin lesions, such as skin tags (L91.8) or seborrheic keratosis (L82.1).