ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 L83

Billable / Specific

Acanthosis nigricans

L83
Block
1
Synonyms
129
LCDs
3
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM L83

ICD-10-CM code L83 represents Acanthosis nigricans. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L83). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L83 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under L83. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis

Medicare LCD Coverage for L83

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L83 as a covered diagnosis.

129 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 129 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11313 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11300 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 17281 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 17263 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11640 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11306 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11423 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11624 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11442 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Article ID: 56346, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 250 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 17266 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L83.

3 policies

3 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign and Malignant Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-56346
Billing and Coding: Colonoscopy and Sigmoidoscopy-Diagnostic
Policy ID: ART-56394
Billing and Coding: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Colonoscopy
Policy ID: ART-57342

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L83

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for L83

We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.

Convert L83 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
L83 7012 00000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 L83, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code L83 billable? +

Yes, L83 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to L83? +

ICD-10 L83 includes: Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis.

What ICD-9 codes does L83 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, L83 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7012. 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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