Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

This code represents various non-specific scar conditions and fibrosis affecting the skin, excluding those that are hypertrophic or keloidal. It encompasses a range of cutaneous fibrous tissue formations resulting from injury, inflammation, or disease, which do not fall into more specific scar categories.

Use this code for documentation indicating a scar condition or fibrosis of the skin that is not explicitly described as hypertrophic or keloid. This includes general scarring, fibrotic changes, or other unspecified scar tissue formations of the integumentary system. Documentation should clearly state "scar condition," "fibrosis of skin," or similar general terms.

• Always review documentation to ensure the scar is not specified as hypertrophic or keloid, as these have distinct codes.
• Do not use this code if a more specific scar type (e.g., atrophic scar, surgical scar with complications) is documented.
• Consider an additional code for the underlying cause of the scar or fibrosis if known and relevant.