ICD-10 L50.0
Billable / SpecificAllergic urticaria
About ICD-10-CM L50.0
ICD-10-CM code L50.0 represents Allergic urticaria. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L50.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L50.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L50.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L50.0.
1 Aetna
5 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L50.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 95004 Allergy skin prick testing — allergic rhinitis, pollen allergy, animal allergy, food allergy, asthma, atopic dermatitis, anaphylaxis, urticaria, allergic contact dermatitis, allergic gastroenteritis Allergy
- 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
Convert L50.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L50.0 | 7080 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L50.0
Other codes in section L49-L54 (Urticaria and erythema).
ICD-10 L50.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L50.0 billable? +
Yes, L50.0 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with L50.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with L50.0 include: 95004, 86003, 86001, 86005.
What ICD-9 codes does L50.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L50.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7080. 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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