Question 1

Is L81 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L81 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L81 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L81 represents Other disorders of pigmentation. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L81?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L81 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L81?

Accepted Answer

Code L81 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: birthmark NOS (Q82.5); Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89). These conditions cannot be coded together with L81 as they represent different diagnoses.

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