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DI 33526.040 Impairment Codes for Skin Disorders

Use the impairment codes in this section to identify disorders in the skin body system.

A. When a skin disorder meets or equals a Part A listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the skin disorder meets or equals a Part A listing. If a code in the table has an asterisk (*), see the reminders in DI 33526.040D.

Skin Impairment Codes for Part A Listings

Part A Listing

Impairment Code

Impairment Descriptor

8.07

7590

Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

8.08

*9480

Burns

8.09

6940

Bullous Disease

8.09

1170

Chronic Infections of the Skin or Mucous Membranes

8.09

6960

Dermatitis

8.09

7050

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

8.09

6950

Ichthyosis

B. When a skin disorder meets or medically equals a Part B listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the skin disorder meets or medically equals a Part B listing:

Skin Impairment Codes for Part B Listings

Part B Listing

Impairment Code

Impairment Descriptor

108.07

7590

Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

108.08

*9480

Burns

108.09

6940

Bullous Disease

108.09

1170

Chronic Infections of the Skin or Mucous Membranes

108.09

6960

Dermatitis

108.09

7050

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

108.09

6950

Ichthyosis

C. When a skin disorder does not meet or equal a listing

Use the appropriate impairment code from the following table if the mental disorder does not meet or equal a listing:

General Impairment Codes for Skin Disorders

Impairment Descriptor

Impairment Code

Bullous Disease

6940

Burns

*9480

Chronic Infections of the Skin or Mucous Membranes

1170

Dermatitis

6960

Genetic Photosensitivity Disorders

7590

Hidradenitis Suppurativa

7050

Ichthyosis

6950

Other Disorders of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissues

7090

D. Reminders for choosing an impairment code for skin disorders

  • Use impairment code 9480 for burn injuries evaluated under the skin disorders body system. For burn injuries evaluated under the musculoskeletal body system, see DI 33526.005.


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DI 33526.040 - Impairment Codes for Skin Disorders - 10/06/2023
Batch run: 10/06/2023
Rev:10/06/2023