Unspecified congenital anomaly of the integument

This code signifies a birth defect affecting the skin, hair, nails, or associated glands, where the specific nature of the anomaly is not documented. It represents a congenital structural or functional abnormality of the integumentary system that is present at birth but lacks further diagnostic detail.

Use this code when documentation indicates a congenital anomaly of the integumentary system, but the physician has not specified the exact type of anomaly (e.g., "congenital skin defect, unspecified"). This code is appropriate when a more specific ICD-9-CM code for a particular integumentary anomaly cannot be assigned due to insufficient clinical information.

• Avoid using this code if a more specific congenital anomaly of the integumentary system is documented (e.g., congenital nevus, epidermolysis bullosa).
• Query the provider for more specific documentation if possible to assign a more precise code.
• This code should be used as a last resort when no other specific congenital integumentary anomaly code applies.