L44.1Billable

Lichen nitidus

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

Related codes in category L44

L44Other papulosquamous disordersL44.0Pityriasis rubra pilarisYesL44.2Lichen 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 L44.1?

L44.1 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Lichen nitidus.

Is L44.1 a billable code?

Yes. L44.1 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.

What ICD-10-CM chapter is L44.1 in?

L44.1 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L44.1 become effective?

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

What other codes are related to L44.1?

L44.1 belongs to category L44, which includes 7 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.