L49
⚠ Non-billable
Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L49
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L49?
ICD-10-CM code L49 represents Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L49 billable?
No. L49 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L49 in?
L49 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L49 category
L49.0
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.1
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.2
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.3
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.4
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.5
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.6
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface
Billable
L49.7
Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surface
Billable
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