L49
Non-billableExfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv
Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
L49-L54
Child Codes
10
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
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
Code First
The underlying condition must be sequenced before this code
- erythematous condition causing exfoliation, such as:
- •Ritter's diseaseL00
- •(Staphylococcal) scalded skin syndromeL00
- •Stevens-Johnson syndromeL51.1
- •Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndromeL51.3
- •Toxic epidermal necrolysisL51.2
Child Codes (10)
L49.0Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w < 10 pct of body surface
L49.1Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 10-19 pct of body surface
L49.2Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 20-29 pct of body surface
L49.3Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 30-39 pct of body surface
L49.4Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 40-49 pct of body surface
L49.5Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 50-59 pct of body surface
L49.6Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 60-69 pct of body surface
L49.7Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 70-79 pct of body surface
L49.8Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 80-89 pct of body surface
L49.9Exfoliatn d/t erythemat cond w 90 or more pct of body surfc
Also Known As / Clinical Terms(2)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for exfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv?
The ICD-10-CM code for exfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv is L49. The full clinical description is "Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved". L49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code L49 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L49 represents “Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved”. 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 L49 a billable code?
No, L49 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 10 child codes under L49.
What chapter is L49 in?
L49 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L49?
L49 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Lyme disease (A69.2-); rosacea (L71.-).
What are the subcategories under L49?
L49 has 10 child codes, including: L49.0 (Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w < 10 pct of body surface), L49.1 (Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 10-19 pct of body surface), L49.2 (Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 20-29 pct of body surface), L49.3 (Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond w 30-39 pct of body surface), and 6 more.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L49?
L49 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2349629. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L49 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like exfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv 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 L49?
There is no direct ICD-11 mapping available for L49 in the WHO crosswalk tables. This may mean the concept is classified differently in ICD-11. Use the ICD-10 to ICD-11 converter to search for related codes.
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