L29: Pruritus
Codes under L29 (Pruritus). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L29.0 | Pruritus ani | ✓ |
| L29.0 | Pruritus ani | ✓ |
| L29.1 | Pruritus scroti | ✓ |
| L29.1 | Pruritus scroti | ✓ |
| L29.2 | Pruritus vulvae | ✓ |
| L29.2 | Pruritus vulvae | ✓ |
| L29.3 | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified | ✓ |
| L29.3 | Anogenital pruritus, unspecified | ✓ |
| L29.8 | Other pruritus | — |
| L29.8 | Other pruritus | — |
| L29.9 | Pruritus, unspecified | ✓ |
| L29.9 | Pruritus, unspecified | ✓ |
| L29.81 | Cholestatic pruritus | ✓ |
| L29.81 | Cholestatic pruritus | ✓ |
| L29.89 | Other pruritus | ✓ |
| L29.89 | Other pruritus | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L29?
L29 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Pruritus. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 14 of which are billable.
Is L29 a billable code?
No — L29 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 L29.0 — Pruritus ani). 14 of the 16 codes under L29 are billable.
What codes fall under L29?
L29 includes L29.0, L29.0, L29.1, L29.1, L29.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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