L85Header code — not billable

Other epidermal thickening

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L85
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L85

L85.0Acquired ichthyosisYesL85.1Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantarisYesL85.2Keratosis punctata (palmaris et plantaris)YesL85.3Xerosis cutisYesL85.8Other specified epidermal thickeningYesL85.9Epidermal thickening, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L85?

L85 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Other epidermal thickening.

Is L85 a billable code?

No. L85 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 L85 in?

L85 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L85 become effective?

L85 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L85?

L85 belongs to category L85, which includes 6 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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