L50
⚠ Non-billable
Urticaria
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L50
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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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Excludes1 — never code together
- allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
- angioneurotic edema (T78.3)
- giant urticaria (T78.3)
- hereditary angio-edema (D84.1)
- Quincke's edema (T78.3)
- serum urticaria (T80.6-)
- solar urticaria (L56.3)
- urticaria neonatorum (P83.8)
- urticaria papulosa (L28.2)
- urticaria pigmentosa (D47.01)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L50?
ICD-10-CM code L50 represents Urticaria. 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 L50 billable?
No. L50 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L50 in?
L50 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
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