Lupus erythematosus
ICD-10 Code
L93
Lupus erythematosus
Definition
An autoimmune, connective tissue chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the skin, joints, kidneys, lungs, heart, and the peripheral blood cells. It is more commonly seen in women than men. Variants include discoid and systemic lupus erythematosus.
Also known as lupus, lupus erythematosus — per MONDO