ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 L29.9

Billable / Specific

Pruritus, unspecified

L29
Block
1
Synonyms
165
LCDs
9
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM L29.9

ICD-10-CM code L29.9 represents Pruritus, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L29). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L29.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under L29.9. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Itch NOS

Medicare LCD Coverage for L29.9

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L29.9 as a covered diagnosis.

165 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 165 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Article ID: 56559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 420 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95018 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Article ID: 56559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 420 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95024 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Article ID: 56559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 420 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Article ID: 56559, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 420 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95017 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11313 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11300 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11306 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11423 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11442 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Article ID: 57113, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 242 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 54065 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L29.9.

9 policies

1 Cigna

Nucleic Acid Pathogen Testing - (0530)
Policy ID: MM_0530

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Allergy Skin Testing
Policy ID: ART-56559
Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-57044
Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-57113
Billing and Coding: Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
Policy ID: ART-57161
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-57181

2 Aetna

Phototherapy and Photochemotherapy (PUVA) for Skin Conditions
Policy ID: CPB-0205
Cholecystokinin Cholescintigraphy
Policy ID: CPB-0266

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L29.9

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for L29.9

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert L29.9 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
L29.9 6989 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 L29.9, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code L29.9 billable? +

Yes, L29.9 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 L29.9? +

ICD-10 L29.9 includes: Itch NOS.

What ICD-9 codes does L29.9 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, L29.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6989. 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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