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melasma

Medical Definition

Symmetrical, blotchy, brownish facial pigmentation. []

Wikipedia Summary

Melasma (also known as chloasma faciei,: 854  or the mask of pregnancy when present in pregnant women) is a tan or dark skin discoloration. Melasma is thought to be caused by sun exposure, genetic predisposition, hormone changes, and skin irritation...
Related Codes (9)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
H02.71Chloasma of eyelid and periocular area
H02.711Chloasma of right upper eyelid and periocular area
H02.712Chloasma of right lower eyelid and periocular area
H02.713Chloasma of right eye, unspecified eyelid and periocular area
H02.714Chloasma of left upper eyelid and periocular area
H02.715Chloasma of left lower eyelid and periocular area
H02.716Chloasma of left eye, unspecified eyelid and periocular area
H02.719Chloasma of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid and periocular area
L81.1Chloasma

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