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

ICD-10 L86

Billable / Specific

Keratoderma in diseases classified elsewhere

L86
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Synonyms
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LCDs
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Payer Policies
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Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM L86

ICD-10-CM code L86 represents Keratoderma in diseases classified elsewhere. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L86). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L86 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Type 1 Excludes

Pure excludes, these codes can never be coded together with L86. The conditions are mutually exclusive (e.g., congenital vs acquired forms).

  • gonococcal keratoderma (A54.89)
  • gonococcal keratosis (A54.89)
  • keratoderma due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.8)
  • keratosis due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.8)
  • xeroderma due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.8)

Coding Notes

Code First

  • underlying disease, such as:
  • Reiter's disease (M02.3-)

Medicare LCD Coverage for L86

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L86 as a covered diagnosis.

111 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 111 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11719 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11721 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11057 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11720 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT G0127 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11055 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Article ID: 57954, Effective: 2025-11-06 00:00:00, 635 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 11056 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care
Article ID: 58565, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 1248 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97607 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care
Article ID: 58565, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 1248 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 29580 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care
Article ID: 58565, Effective: 2026-01-01 00:00:00, 1248 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 97606 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L86.

4 policies

4 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
Policy ID: ART-57044
Billing and Coding: Benign Skin Lesion Removal (Excludes Actinic Keratosis, and Mohs)
Policy ID: ART-57161
Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
Policy ID: ART-57954
Billing and Coding: Wound and Ulcer Care
Policy ID: ART-58565

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L86

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

No procedure linkages on file for L86

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 L86 to ICD-9-CM

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

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
L86 7011 10000

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

ICD-10 L86, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code L86 billable? +

Yes, L86 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What codes are Type 1 Excludes for L86? +

Type 1 Excludes (never code together with L86): gonococcal keratoderma (A54.89); gonococcal keratosis (A54.89); keratoderma due to vitamin A deficiency (E50.8)

What ICD-9 codes does L86 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, L86 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7011. 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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