L12: Pemphigoid
Codes under L12 (Pemphigoid). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L12.0 | Bullous pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.0 | Bullous pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.1 | Cicatricial pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.1 | Cicatricial pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.2 | Chronic bullous disease of childhood | ✓ |
| L12.2 | Chronic bullous disease of childhood | ✓ |
| L12.3 | Acquired epidermolysis bullosa | — |
| L12.3 | Acquired epidermolysis bullosa | — |
| L12.8 | Other pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.8 | Other pemphigoid | ✓ |
| L12.9 | Pemphigoid, unspecified | ✓ |
| L12.9 | Pemphigoid, unspecified | ✓ |
| L12.30 | Acquired epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified | ✓ |
| L12.30 | Acquired epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified | ✓ |
| L12.31 | Epidermolysis bullosa due to drug | ✓ |
| L12.31 | Epidermolysis bullosa due to drug | ✓ |
| L12.35 | Other acquired epidermolysis bullosa | ✓ |
| L12.35 | Other acquired epidermolysis bullosa | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L12?
L12 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Pemphigoid. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is L12 a billable code?
No — L12 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example L12.0 — Bullous pemphigoid). 16 of the 18 codes under L12 are billable.
What codes fall under L12?
L12 includes L12.0, L12.0, L12.1, L12.1, L12.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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