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 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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Related Codes(5)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(23)
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
Clinical Terms
- Erythema multiforme, epidermal type
- Papular form erythema multiforme
- Erythema multiforme caused by virus
- Erythema multiforme, vesiculobullous form
- Erythema multiforme, mixed dermal-epidermal type
- Erythema multiforme due to viral disease
- Erythema multiforme, dermal type
- Vesicobullous form erythema multiforme
- Erythema tuberculatum
- Erythema multiforme, papular (simplex) form
- Erythema multiforme provoked by viral infection
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other erythema multiforme?
The ICD-10-CM code for other erythema multiforme is L51.8. The full clinical description is "Other erythema multiforme". L51.8 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code L51.8 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L51.8 represents “Other erythema multiforme”. 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 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, also report: 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.
How does L51.8 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other erythema multiforme 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 L51.8?
L51.8 maps to the ICD-11 code: EB12.Z (Erythema multiforme, unspecified).
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Includes SNOMED Clinical Terms® (SNOMED CT®) used by permission of SNOMED International. Includes content from the UMLS Metathesaurus, courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.