Is L49 a billable code?
No. L49 is a header code that groups 10 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L49: Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L49 groups related diagnoses under exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under L49
- L49.0Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface
- L49.1Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surface
- L49.2Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surface
- L49.3Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surface
- L49.4Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surface
- L49.5Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surface
- L49.6Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface
- L49.7Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surface
- L49.8Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 80-89 percent of body surface
- L49.9Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface
L49 questions
What does L49 mean?
L49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.