L28
Non-billableLichen simplex chronicus and prurigo
Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •lipomelanotic reticulosisI89.8
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •viral wartsB07
- •chronic (childhood) granulomatous diseaseD71
- •dermatitis gangrenosaL08.0
- •dermatitis herpetiformisL13.0
- •dry skin dermatitisL85.3
- •factitial dermatitisL98.1
- •perioral dermatitisL71.0
- •radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissueL55-L59
- •stasis dermatitisI87.2
Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo?
The ICD-10-CM code for lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo is L28. The full clinical description is "Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo". L28 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code L28 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L28 represents “Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is L28 a billable code?
No, L28 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 3 child codes under L28.
What chapter is L28 in?
L28 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What are the subcategories under L28?
L28 has 3 child codes, including: L28.0 (Lichen simplex chronicus), L28.1 (Prurigo nodularis), L28.2 (Other prurigo).
What are the UMLS CUIs for L28?
L28 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0494844. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L28 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of L28?
L28 maps to the ICD-11 code: EM0Z (Skin disease of unspecified nature).
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