ICD-10-CM L12: Pemphigoid

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L12

Pemphigoid

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L12

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • herpes gestationis (O26.4-)
  • impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

epidermolysis bullosa (congenital) (Q81.-)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms

Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid

Inclusion Terms

Juvenile dermatitis herpetiformis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L12):

L12.0 - Bullous pemphigoid L12.1 - Cicatricial pemphigoid L12.2 - Chronic bullous disease of childhood L12.3 - Acquired epidermolysis bullosa L12.30 - Acquired epidermolysis bullosa, unspecified L12.31 - Epidermolysis bullosa due to drug L12.35 - Other acquired epidermolysis bullosa L12.8 - Other pemphigoid L12.9 - Pemphigoid, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L12 (Pemphigoid)

ICD-10-CM code L12 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L12 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L12 - Pemphigoid. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Pemphigoid.