L81: Other disorders of pigmentation
Codes under L81 (Other disorders of pigmentation). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L81.0 | Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.0 | Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.1 | Chloasma | ✓ |
| L81.1 | Chloasma | ✓ |
| L81.2 | Freckles | ✓ |
| L81.2 | Freckles | ✓ |
| L81.3 | Cafe au lait spots | ✓ |
| L81.3 | Cafe au lait spots | ✓ |
| L81.4 | Other melanin hyperpigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.4 | Other melanin hyperpigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.5 | Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| L81.5 | Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified | ✓ |
| L81.6 | Other disorders of diminished melanin formation | ✓ |
| L81.6 | Other disorders of diminished melanin formation | ✓ |
| L81.7 | Pigmented purpuric dermatosis | ✓ |
| L81.7 | Pigmented purpuric dermatosis | ✓ |
| L81.8 | Other specified disorders of pigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.8 | Other specified disorders of pigmentation | ✓ |
| L81.9 | Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified | ✓ |
| L81.9 | Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L81?
L81 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other disorders of pigmentation. It contains 20 more specific diagnosis codes, 20 of which are billable.
Is L81 a billable code?
No — L81 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 L81.0 — Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation). 20 of the 20 codes under L81 are billable.
What codes fall under L81?
L81 includes L81.0, L81.0, L81.1, L81.1, L81.2, plus 15 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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