ICD-10 L98.9
Billable / SpecificDisorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM L98.9
ICD-10-CM code L98.9 represents Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L98). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L98.9 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L98.9
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L98.9 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L98.9.
2 Aetna
3 Medicare
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L98.9
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 11102 Tangential skin biopsy — uncertain neoplasm skin, actinic keratosis, melanocytic nevi, skin cancer, melanoma, psoriasis, discoid lupus, skin disorder, rash, seborrheic keratosis, benign neoplasm, dermatitis, prurigo, dermatitis herpetiformis Dermatology
- 11104 Punch biopsy skin — uncertain skin neoplasm, skin cancer, melanoma, nevi, psoriasis, lupus, connective tissue disorder, pemphigus, bullous pemphigoid Dermatology
- 11106 Incisional biopsy skin — uncertain neoplasm, skin cancer, melanoma, nevi, actinic keratosis, BCC/SCC by site Dermatology
Convert L98.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L98.9 | 7099 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L98.9
Other codes in section L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L98.9, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L98.9 billable? +
Yes, L98.9 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 L98.9? +
Procedures frequently paired with L98.9 include: 11102, 11104, 11106.
What ICD-9 codes does L98.9 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L98.9 maps to ICD-9 codes: 7099. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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