L50: Urticaria
Codes under L50 (Urticaria). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L50.0 | Allergic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.0 | Allergic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.1 | Idiopathic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.1 | Idiopathic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.2 | Urticaria due to cold and heat | ✓ |
| L50.2 | Urticaria due to cold and heat | ✓ |
| L50.3 | Dermatographic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.3 | Dermatographic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.4 | Vibratory urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.4 | Vibratory urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.5 | Cholinergic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.5 | Cholinergic urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.6 | Contact urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.6 | Contact urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.8 | Other urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.8 | Other urticaria | ✓ |
| L50.9 | Urticaria, unspecified | ✓ |
| L50.9 | Urticaria, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L50?
L50 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Urticaria. It contains 18 more specific diagnosis codes, 18 of which are billable.
Is L50 a billable code?
No — L50 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 L50.0 — Allergic urticaria). 18 of the 18 codes under L50 are billable.
What codes fall under L50?
L50 includes L50.0, L50.0, L50.1, L50.1, L50.2, plus 13 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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