L44Header code — not billable

Other papulosquamous disorders

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L44
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L44

L44.0Pityriasis rubra pilarisYesL44.1Lichen nitidusYesL44.2Lichen striatusYesL44.3Lichen ruber moniliformisYesL44.4Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti]YesL44.8Other specified papulosquamous disordersYesL44.9Papulosquamous disorder, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L44?

L44 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other papulosquamous disorders.

Is L44 a billable code?

No. L44 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 L44 in?

L44 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L44 become effective?

L44 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L44?

L44 belongs to category L44, which includes 7 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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