ICD-10 L50.8
Billable / SpecificOther urticaria
About ICD-10-CM L50.8
ICD-10-CM code L50.8 represents Other urticaria. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L50). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L50.8 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L50.8. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Chronic urticaria
- Recurrent periodic urticaria
Medicare LCD Coverage for L50.8
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L50.8 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L50.8.
5 Medicare
1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L50.8
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
- Q5154 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Omalizumab and biosimilar, OMLYCLO� (omalizumab-igec) CMS LCD
- J2357 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Omalizumab and biosimilar, OMLYCLO� (omalizumab-igec) CMS LCD
Convert L50.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L50.8 | 7088 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L50.8
Other codes in section L49-L54 (Urticaria and erythema).
ICD-10 L50.8, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L50.8 billable? +
Yes, L50.8 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 L50.8? +
ICD-10 L50.8 includes: Chronic urticaria; Recurrent periodic urticaria.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with L50.8? +
Procedures frequently paired with L50.8 include: 86003, 86001, 86005, Q5154, J2357.
What ICD-9 codes does L50.8 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L50.8 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7088. 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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