ICD-10 L81.0
Billable / SpecificPostinflammatory hyperpigmentation
About ICD-10-CM L81.0
ICD-10-CM code L81.0 represents Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L81). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L81.0 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L81.0
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L81.0 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 L81.0.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but L81.0 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L81.0
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 L81.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L81.0 | 70909 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L81.0
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L81.0, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L81.0 billable? +
Yes, L81.0 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 L81.0? +
Procedures frequently paired with L81.0 include: 96920.
What ICD-9 codes does L81.0 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L81.0 maps to ICD-9 codes: 70909. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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