Unspecified disease of sebaceous glands

This code represents a general, unspecified disorder affecting the sebaceous glands, which are responsible for producing sebum. It indicates a pathological condition of these glands without a more specific diagnosis such as acne, sebaceous cyst, or seborrheic dermatitis.

Use this code when the medical record clearly indicates a sebaceous gland disorder but lacks sufficient detail for a more specific ICD-9-CM code. This is typically used when the physician's documentation states "sebaceous gland disorder, unspecified" or similar vague terminology, and no further diagnostic information is available.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific diagnosis (e.g., acne vulgaris, sebaceous cyst) is documented.
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to allow for a more precise code assignment.
• This code is generally considered a "catch-all" and should be used sparingly when more detailed information is absent.