L51

Non-billable

Erythema multiforme

L51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Erythema multiforme. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L51.0 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

  • staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)
  • Ritter's disease (L00)

Use additional code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
  • code to identify associated manifestations, such as:
  • arthropathy associated with dermatological disorders (M14.8-)
  • conjunctival edema (H11.42)
  • conjunctivitis (H10.22-)
  • corneal scars and opacities (H17.-)
  • corneal ulcer (H16.0-)
  • edema of eyelid (H02.84-)
  • inflammation of eyelid (H01.8-)
  • keratoconjunctivitis sicca (H16.22-)
  • mechanical lagophthalmos (H02.22-)
  • stomatitis (K12.-)
  • symblepharon (H11.23-)
  • code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L51?
L51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Erythema multiforme". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L51 a billable code?
No — L51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L51.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L51?
L51 has 6 more specific child codes, including L51.0, L51.1, L51.2.
What is excluded from L51?
Excludes1 (not coded here): staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00); Ritter's disease (L00).

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

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