ICD-10 L83
Billable / SpecificAcanthosis nigricans
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.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L83.
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L83
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L83 | 7012 | 00000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L83
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
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 July 16, 2026.
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