ICD-10 L98.7
Billable / SpecificExcessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
About ICD-10-CM L98.7
ICD-10-CM code L98.7 represents Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L98). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L98.7 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms
Clinical terms and conditions classified under L98.7. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.
- Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss
- Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss
- Loose or sagging skin, NOS
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of L98.7, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-)
- congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3)
- skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)
Medicare LCD Coverage for L98.7
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L98.7 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L98.7.
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1 Aetna
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L98.7
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L98.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L98.7 | 7019 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L98.7
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L98.7, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L98.7 billable? +
Yes, L98.7 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 L98.7? +
ICD-10 L98.7 includes: Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss; Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss; Loose or sagging skin, NOS.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for L98.7? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-); congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3); skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)
What ICD-9 codes does L98.7 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L98.7 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7019. 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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