L49Header code — not billable
Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
Short description: Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L49
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L49
L49.0Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w < 10 pct of body surfaceYesL49.1Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 10-19 pct of body surfaceYesL49.2Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 20-29 pct of body surfaceYesL49.3Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 30-39 pct of body surfaceYesL49.4Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 40-49 pct of body surfaceYesL49.5Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 50-59 pct of body surfaceYesL49.6Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 60-69 pct of body surfaceYesL49.7Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 70-79 pct of body surfaceYesL49.8Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 80-89 pct of body surfaceYesL49.9Exfoliatn d/t erythemat cond w 90 or more pct of body surfcYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L49?
L49 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved.
Is L49 a billable code?
No. L49 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 L49 in?
L49 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L49 become effective?
L49 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L49?
L49 belongs to category L49, which includes 10 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
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