L87Header code — not billable

Transepidermal elimination disorders

Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Category
L87
Effective date
October 1, 2026

Related codes in category L87

L87.0Keratos follicularis et parafollicularis in cutem penetransYesL87.1Reactive perforating collagenosisYesL87.2Elastosis perforans serpiginosaYesL87.8Other transepidermal elimination disordersYesL87.9Transepidermal elimination disorder, unspecifiedYes

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L87?

L87 is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Transepidermal elimination disorders.

Is L87 a billable code?

No. L87 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 L87 in?

L87 falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.

When did L87 become effective?

L87 has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.

What other codes are related to L87?

L87 belongs to category L87, which includes 5 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.

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