L81

Non-billable

Other disorders of pigmentation

L81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other disorders of pigmentation. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L81.0 for billing.

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

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • birthmark NOS (Q82.5)
  • Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89)

Excludes2 — not included here

  • nevus - see Alphabetical Index

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L81?
L81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other disorders of pigmentation". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L81 a billable code?
No — L81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L81.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L81?
L81 has 10 more specific child codes, including L81.0, L81.1, L81.2.
What is excluded from L81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): birthmark NOS (Q82.5); Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89).

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

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