Pruritus

Definition

An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

Exclusions

• neurotic excoriation (6B25.1)

9 subordinate codes

• EC90.0Pruritus due to skin disorder
• EC90.1Pruritus due to systemic disorder
• EC90.2Drug-induced pruritus
• EC90.3Pruritus due to neurological disorder
• EC90.4Psychogenic pruritus
• EC90.5Anogenital pruritus
• EC90.6Pruritus of unknown cause
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system
• 4B4ZDiseases of the immune system, unspecified

Nearby in Disturbances of cutaneous sensation

• EC91Prurigo
• EC92Mucocutaneous or cutaneous pain syndromes
• 4B4YOther specified diseases of the immune system