ICD-10 L60.5
Billable / SpecificYellow nail syndrome
About ICD-10-CM L60.5
ICD-10-CM code L60.5 represents Yellow nail syndrome. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L60). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L60.5 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L60.5
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L60.5 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L60.5.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L60.5
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
Convert L60.5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L60.5 | 7038 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L60.5
Other codes in section L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
ICD-10 L60.5, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L60.5 billable? +
Yes, L60.5 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 L60.5? +
Procedures frequently paired with L60.5 include: 11732, 11765, 11750.
What ICD-9 codes does L60.5 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L60.5 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7038. 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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