L81.0Billable
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L81
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L81
L81Other disorders of pigmentationL81.1ChloasmaYesL81.2FrecklesYesL81.3Cafe au lait spotsYesL81.4Other melanin hyperpigmentationYesL81.5Leukoderma, not elsewhere classifiedYesL81.6Other disorders of diminished melanin formationYesL81.7Pigmented purpuric dermatosisYesL81.8Other specified disorders of pigmentationYesL81.9Disorder of pigmentation, unspecifiedYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L81.0?
L81.0 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation.
Is L81.0 a billable code?
Yes. L81.0 is billable and specific enough to be used on a claim.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L81.0 in?
L81.0 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L81.0 become effective?
L81.0 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L81.0?
L81.0 belongs to category L81, which includes 10 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.