Question 1

Is L53 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L53 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 L53 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L53 represents Other erythematous conditions. 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 L53 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L53 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 L53?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L53 is section:L49-L54 (Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L53?

Accepted Answer

Code L53 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: erythema ab igne (L59.0); erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (L23-L25); erythema intertrigo (L30.4). These conditions cannot be coded together with L53 as they represent different diagnoses.

L532026

Excludes15Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is L53 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L53 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L53 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L53?

What conditions are excluded from L53?