L12Header code — not billable
Pemphigoid
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L12
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L12
L12.0Bullous pemphigoidYesL12.1Cicatricial pemphigoidYesL12.2Chronic bullous disease of childhoodYesL12.3Acquired epidermolysis bullosaL12.30Acquired epidermolysis bullosa, unspecifiedYesL12.31Epidermolysis bullosa due to drugYesL12.35Other acquired epidermolysis bullosaYesL12.8Other pemphigoidYesL12.9Pemphigoid, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L12?
L12 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pemphigoid.
Is L12 a billable code?
No. L12 is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L12 in?
L12 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L12 become effective?
L12 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L12?
L12 belongs to category L12, which includes 9 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.