L49: Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
Codes under L49 (Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L49.0 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.0 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.1 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.1 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.2 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.2 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.3 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.3 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.4 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.4 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.5 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.5 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.6 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.6 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.7 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.7 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.8 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 80-89 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.8 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 80-89 percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.9 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface | ✓ |
| L49.9 | Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L49?
L49 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is L49 a billable code?
No — L49 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 L49.0 — Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface). 20 of the 20 codes under L49 are billable.
What codes fall under L49?
L49 includes L49.0, L49.0, L49.1, L49.1, L49.2, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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