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L49

Non-billable

Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

L49 is the ICD-10-CM code for Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L49.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
10
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Code first

  • •erythematous condition causing exfoliation, such as:
  • •Ritter's disease (L00)
  • •(Staphylococcal) scalded skin syndrome (L00)
  • •Stevens-Johnson syndrome (L51.1)
  • •Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome (L51.3)
  • •Toxic epidermal necrolysis (L51.2)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L49?
L49 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L49 a billable code?
No — L49 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L49.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L49?
L49 has 10 more specific child codes, including L49.0, L49.1, L49.2.

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

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