Vibratory urticaria

This code represents a rare form of physical urticaria characterized by the development of transient, itchy wheals and angioedema in response to vibratory stimuli. Symptoms typically appear within minutes of exposure and resolve within an hour. It is a localized reaction to mechanical vibration.

Apply this code when documentation clearly indicates a diagnosis of urticaria specifically triggered by vibration. This includes cases where patients experience itching, redness, and swelling after exposure to vibrating tools, machinery, or even vigorous toweling. Supporting documentation should detail the vibratory trigger and the characteristic skin reaction.

• Differentiate from other physical urticarias (e.g., dermatographism, cold urticaria) where the trigger is not vibration.
• Ensure the documentation specifies "vibratory" to support this specific diagnosis.
• Consider any associated systemic symptoms, though these are rare with vibratory urticaria.