L93.1
BillableSubacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
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(2)
ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
ICD-11 Equivalents
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(31)
SNOMED CT
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus7119001
- Anetoderma238828009
- Atrophoderma maculatum238828009
- SACLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus239891002
- SCLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus239891002
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus239891002
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, annular/polycyclic type403489007
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, papulosquamous type403490003
- Anetoderma secondary to lupus erythematosus403503008
- Lupus erythematosus-associated anetoderma403503008
- Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus838359008
UMLS
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, SubacuteC0024140
- Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute CutaneousC0024140
- SACLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosusC0024140
- SCLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosusC0024140
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus ErythematosusC0024140
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosusC0024140
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (disorder)C0024140
Clinical Terms
- Atrophoderma maculatum
- Anetoderma
- SACLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Lupus Erythematosus, Subacute Cutaneous
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (disorder)
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, annular/polycyclic type
- Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus, papulosquamous type
- Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Lupus erythematosus-associated anetoderma
- Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
- Anetoderma secondary to lupus erythematosus
- Lupus Erythematosus, Cutaneous, Subacute
- SCLE - Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus?
The ICD-10-CM code for subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus is L93.1. The full clinical description is "Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus". L93.1 is a billable/specific code that can be used on insurance claims and medical billing.
What does ICD-10 code L93.1 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L93.1 represents “Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus”. 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 L93.1 a billable code?
Yes, L93.1 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code and can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a medical claim.
What chapter is L93.1 in?
L93.1 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L93.1?
L93.1 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.
Are additional codes required with L93.1?
Yes, when using L93.1, also report: adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5).
What SNOMED CT codes does L93.1 map to?
L93.1 maps to 7 SNOMED CT concepts: 838359008, 238828009, 403503008, 7119001, 239891002, and 2 more. SNOMED CT is a clinical terminology used in electronic health records.
What are the UMLS CUIs for L93.1?
L93.1 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0024140. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L93.1 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like subacute cutaneous 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 L93.1?
L93.1 maps to the ICD-11 code: EB50 (Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus).
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