ICD-10 L20.81
Billable / SpecificAtopic neurodermatitis
About ICD-10-CM L20.81
ICD-10-CM code L20.81 represents Atopic neurodermatitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L20). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L20.81 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L20.81. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Diffuse neurodermatitis
Medicare LCD Coverage for L20.81
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L20.81 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L20.81.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L20.81
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 86003 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 86001 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 86005 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: RAST Type Tests CMS LCD
- 95070 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95052 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95065 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95027 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95018 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 82785 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
- 95017 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
Convert L20.81 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| L20.81 | 6918 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L20.81
Other codes in section L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).
ICD-10 L20.81, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L20.81 billable? +
Yes, L20.81 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What other names or terms map to L20.81? +
ICD-10 L20.81 includes: Diffuse neurodermatitis.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with L20.81? +
Procedures frequently paired with L20.81 include: 86003, 86001, 86005, 95070, 95052.
What ICD-9 codes does L20.81 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L20.81 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6918. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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