L70: Acne
Codes under L70 (Acne). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L70.0 | Acne vulgaris | ✓ |
| L70.0 | Acne vulgaris | ✓ |
| L70.1 | Acne conglobata | ✓ |
| L70.1 | Acne conglobata | ✓ |
| L70.2 | Acne varioliformis | ✓ |
| L70.2 | Acne varioliformis | ✓ |
| L70.3 | Acne tropica | ✓ |
| L70.3 | Acne tropica | ✓ |
| L70.4 | Infantile acne | ✓ |
| L70.4 | Infantile acne | ✓ |
| L70.5 | Acne excoriee | ✓ |
| L70.5 | Acne excoriee | ✓ |
| L70.8 | Other acne | ✓ |
| L70.8 | Other acne | ✓ |
| L70.9 | Acne, unspecified | ✓ |
| L70.9 | Acne, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L70?
L70 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Acne. It contains 16 more specific diagnosis codes, 16 of which are billable.
Is L70 a billable code?
No — L70 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 L70.0 — Acne vulgaris). 16 of the 16 codes under L70 are billable.
What codes fall under L70?
L70 includes L70.0, L70.0, L70.1, L70.1, L70.2, plus 11 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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