L93
Non-billableLupus erythematosus
Lupus erythematosus
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
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
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Child Codes (3)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(8)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for lupus erythematosus?
The ICD-10-CM code for lupus erythematosus is L93. The full clinical description is "Lupus erythematosus". L93 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code L93 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L93 represents “Lupus erythematosus”. 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 L93 a billable code?
No, L93 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 L93.
What chapter is L93 in?
L93 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L93?
L93 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: lupus exedens (A18.4); lupus vulgaris (A18.4); scleroderma (M34.-); and 1 more.
What are the subcategories under L93?
L93 has 3 child codes, including: L93.0 (Discoid lupus erythematosus), L93.1 (Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus), L93.2 (Other local lupus erythematosus).
Are additional codes required with L93?
Yes, when using L93, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What are the UMLS CUIs for L93?
L93 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0409974. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L93 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like lupus erythematosus 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 L93?
L93 maps to the ICD-11 code: 4A40.Z (Lupus erythematosus, unspecified).
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