L54
BillableErythema in diseases classified elsewhere
Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere
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
- underlying disease.
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(7)
SNOMED CT
Clinical Terms
- EBS 1
- Autosomal dominant epidermolysis bullosa simplex
- Epidermolysis bullosa simplex with circinate migratory erythema
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for erythema in diseases classified elsewhere?
The ICD-10-CM code for erythema in diseases classified elsewhere is L54. The full clinical description is "Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere". L54 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code L54 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L54 represents “Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a billable/specific code that can be used on a claim.
Is L54 a billable code?
Yes, L54 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is L54 in?
L54 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L54?
L54 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: Lyme disease (A69.2-); rosacea (L71.-).
What SNOMED CT codes does L54 map to?
L54 maps to 2 SNOMED CT concepts: 398170002, 716700003. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L54?
L54 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0694511. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L54 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like erythema in diseases classified elsewhere 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 L54?
L54 maps to the ICD-11 code: ME64.0 (Erythema).
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