L29

Non-billable

Pruritus

L29 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pruritus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L29.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
6
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • neurotic excoriation (L98.1)
  • psychogenic pruritus (F45.8)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L29?
L29 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pruritus". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L29 a billable code?
No — L29 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L29.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L29?
L29 has 6 more specific child codes, including L29.0, L29.1, L29.2.
What is excluded from L29?
Excludes1 (not coded here): neurotic excoriation (L98.1); psychogenic pruritus (F45.8).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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