ICD-10-CM L29.81: Cholestatic pruritus

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L29.81

Cholestatic pruritus

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L29.81

Use Additional Code

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

Code Also

, if applicable, type of liver disease

Parent Code (Less Specific):

L29 - Pruritus

About ICD-10-CM Code L29.81 (Cholestatic pruritus)

ICD-10-CM code L29.81 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 L29.81 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L29.81 - Cholestatic pruritus. 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 Cholestatic pruritus.