ICD-10 L45
Billable / SpecificPapulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere
About ICD-10-CM L45
ICD-10-CM code L45 represents Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L45). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L45 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Coding Notes
Code First
- underlying disease.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L45
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L45 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L45.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L45
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L45 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L45 | 6968 | 10000 |
| L45 | 7098 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L45
Other codes in section L40-L45 (Papulosquamous disorders).
ICD-10 L45, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L45 billable? +
Yes, L45 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does L45 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L45 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6968, 7098. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.
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