ICD-10 L80
Billable / SpecificVitiligo
About ICD-10-CM L80
ICD-10-CM code L80 represents Vitiligo. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L80). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L80 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of L80, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- vitiligo of eyelids (H02.73-)
- vitiligo of vulva (N90.89)
Medicare LCD Coverage for L80
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L80 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L80.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but L80 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L80
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 96920 Laser treatment skin <250 sq cm — vitiligo, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, drug phototoxic response, chloasma Dermatology
Convert L80 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L80 | 70901 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L80
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L80, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L80 billable? +
Yes, L80 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for L80? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): vitiligo of eyelids (H02.73-); vitiligo of vulva (N90.89)
What CPT codes are commonly billed with L80? +
Procedures frequently paired with L80 include: 96920.
What ICD-9 codes does L80 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L80 maps to ICD-9 codes: 70901. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.
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