L51.8
BillableOther erythema multiforme
Other erythema multiforme
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 period (P04-P96)
- certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
- complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
- congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
- endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
- lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
- neoplasms (C00-D49)
- symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
- systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
- viral warts (B07.-)
Use Additional Code
Additional codes that should follow this code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
SNOMED CT
- Erythema multiforme, dermal type22972008
- Erythema multiforme, epidermal type73658009
- Erythema multiforme, mixed dermal-epidermal type86563000
- Erythema tuberculatum200922008
- Erythema multiforme, papular (simplex) form403211002
- Papular form erythema multiforme403211002
- Erythema multiforme, vesiculobullous form403212009
- Vesicobullous form erythema multiforme403212009
- Erythema multiforme caused by virus762375006
- Erythema multiforme due to viral disease762375006
- Erythema multiforme provoked by viral infection762375006
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L51.8?
ICD-10-CM code L51.8 represents "Other erythema multiforme". It is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is L51.8 a billable code?
Yes, L51.8 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is L51.8 in?
L51.8 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L51.8?
L51.8 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Lyme disease (A69.2-); rosacea (L71.-); staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00); and 1 more.
Are additional codes required with L51.8?
Yes, when using L51.8 you should also code: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does L51.8 map to?
L51.8 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 762375006, 22972008, 73658009, 86563000, 403211002, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L51.8?
L51.8 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0477492. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
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