L53 Non-Billable Code

Other erythematous conditions

Chapter Classification

Chapter 12 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

Section Detail

L49-L54 Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes1

erythema ab igne (L59.0)
erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (L23-L25)
erythema intertrigo (L30.4)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

L53.0 - Toxic erythema Billable
L53.1 - Erythema annulare centrifugum Billable
L53.2 - Erythema marginatum Billable
L53.3 - Other chronic figurate erythema Billable
L53.8 - Other specified erythematous conditions Billable
L53.9 - Erythematous condition, unspecified Billable

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