L81
⚠ Non-billable
Other disorders of pigmentation
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L81
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
- birthmark NOS (Q82.5)
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
- nevus - see Alphabetical Index
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L81?
ICD-10-CM code L81 represents Other disorders of pigmentation. 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 L81 billable?
No. L81 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L81 in?
L81 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
Related codes in the L81 category
L81.0
Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
Billable
L81.1
Chloasma
Billable
L81.2
Freckles
Billable
L81.3
Cafe au lait spots
Billable
L81.4
Other melanin hyperpigmentation
Billable
L81.5
Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified
Billable
L81.6
Other disorders of diminished melanin formation
Billable
L81.7
Pigmented purpuric dermatosis
Billable
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