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.
Status
Non-billable / Header
Block
L80-L99
Child Codes
3
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)
Child Codes (3)
Also Known As / Clinical Terms
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L93?
ICD-10-CM code L93 represents "Lupus erythematosus". It 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 you should also code: code for 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.
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