Is L49.9 a billable code?
Yes. L49.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L49.9: Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L49.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
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Other codes in L49 Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
- 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
L49.9 questions
What does L49.9 mean?
L49.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface. 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.