ICD-10 L76.82
Billable / SpecificOther postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue
About ICD-10-CM L76.82
ICD-10-CM code L76.82 represents Other postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L76). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L76.82 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L76.82
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L76.82 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L76.82.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L76.82
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 10120 Foreign body removal, subcutaneous — retained foreign body, wound complications General Surgery
Convert L76.82 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L76.82 | 99889 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L76.82
Other codes in section L76 (Intraoperative and postprocedural complications of skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L76.82, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L76.82 billable? +
Yes, L76.82 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 L76.82? +
Procedures frequently paired with L76.82 include: 10120.
What ICD-9 codes does L76.82 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L76.82 maps to ICD-9 codes: 99889. 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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