L29Header code — not billable

Pruritus

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L29
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L29

L29.0Pruritus aniYesL29.1Pruritus scrotiYesL29.2Pruritus vulvaeYesL29.3Anogenital pruritus, unspecifiedYesL29.8Other pruritusL29.81Cholestatic pruritusYesL29.89Other pruritusYesL29.9Pruritus, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L29?

L29 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Pruritus.

Is L29 a billable code?

No. L29 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 L29 in?

L29 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L29 become effective?

L29 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L29?

L29 belongs to category L29, which includes 8 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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