L50
Non-billableUrticaria
L50 is the ICD-10-CM code for Urticaria. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L50.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Subcodes
- 9
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHHives are red and sometimes itchy bumps on your skin. An allergic reaction to a drug or food usually causes them. Allergic reactions cause your body to release chemicals that can make your skin swell up in hives. People who have other allergies are more likely to get hives than other people. Other causes include infections and stress. Hives are very common. They usually go away on their own, but if you have a…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
Medications indicated for this condition
FDA labeling- MethylprednisoloneCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Hydroxyzine›
- Carbinoxamine›
- CetirizineHistamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- Cyproheptadine›
- Levocetirizine›
- Clemastine›
- DesloratadineHistamine-1 Receptor Antagonist [EPC]›
- OmalizumabAnti-IgE [EPC]›
- Dexamethasone IntensolCorticosteroid [EPC]›
- Dexchlorpheniramine›
- Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate and Betamethasone Acetate, Bupivacaine Hydrochloride, Povidine Iodine›
Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.
Conditions mapped to this code
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Benefits & assistance programs
Federal & state- AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)›
- AIDS Education and Training Centers (AETC) ProgramHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Coordinated Services and Access to Research for Women, Infants, Children, and YouthHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America — Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Parts A and BHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Grants to Provide Outpatient Early Intervention Services with Respect to HIV DiseaseHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV Care Formula GrantsHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV Emergency Relief Project GrantsHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- HIV-Related Training and Technical AssistanceHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
- Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDSASSISTANT SECRETARY FOR COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT›
- Special Projects of National SignificanceHEALTH RESOURCES AND SERVICES ADMINISTRATION›
Assistance programs whose eligibility maps to this condition's category. Informational only — eligibility is determined by the administering agency.
Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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