Question 1

Is L10 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L10 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 L10 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L10 represents Pemphigus. 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

When was ICD-10 code L10 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L10 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L10?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L10 is section:L10-L14 (Bullous disorders (L10-L14)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L10?

Accepted Answer

Code L10 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03). These conditions cannot be coded together with L10 as they represent different diagnoses.

L102026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is L10 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L10 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L10 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L10?

What conditions are excluded from L10?