ICD-10 L70.0
Billable / SpecificAcne vulgaris
About ICD-10-CM L70.0
ICD-10-CM code L70.0 represents Acne vulgaris. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L70). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L70.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L70.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L70.0 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L70.0.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L70.0
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 99203 New patient office visit — common complaints plus chronic conditions: HTN, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, asthma, GERD, back pain, migraine, tachycardia, prediabetes Primary Care
- 99213 Established patient — HTN follow-up, diabetes management, hyperlipidemia, asthma, anxiety, common complaints, back pain, GERD, migraine, acne, joint pain, prediabetes, obesity, anemia, hypothyroid, fatigue Primary Care
Convert L70.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L70.0 | 7061 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L70.0
Other codes in section L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
ICD-10 L70.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L70.0 billable? +
Yes, L70.0 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 L70.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with L70.0 include: 99203, 99213.
What ICD-9 codes does L70.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L70.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7061. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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