ICD-10 L26
Billable / SpecificExfoliative dermatitis
About ICD-10-CM L26
ICD-10-CM code L26 represents Exfoliative dermatitis. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L26). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L26 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L26. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Hebra's pityriasis
Type 1 Excludes
Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with L26. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).
- Ritter's disease (L00)
Medicare LCD Coverage for L26
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L26 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L26.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L26
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L26 | 69589 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L26
Other codes in section L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).
ICD-10 L26, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L26 billable? +
Yes, L26 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 L26? +
ICD-10 L26 includes: Hebra's pityriasis.
What codes are Type 1 Excludes for L26? +
Type 1 Excludes (never code together with L26): Ritter's disease (L00)
What ICD-9 codes does L26 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L26 maps to ICD-9 codes: 69589. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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