ICD-10-CM L49: Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L49

Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L49

Code First
  • erythematous condition causing exfoliation, such as:
  • Ritter's disease (L00)
  • (Staphylococcal) scalded skin syndrome (L00)
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome (L51.1)
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome (L51.3)
  • Toxic epidermal necrolysis (L51.2)
Inclusion Terms

Exfoliation due to erythematous condition NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L49):

L49.0 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surface L49.1 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surface L49.2 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surface L49.3 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surface L49.4 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surface L49.5 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surface L49.6 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface L49.7 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surface L49.8 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 80-89 percent of body surface L49.9 - Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surface

About ICD-10-CM Code L49 (Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved)

ICD-10-CM code L49 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 L49 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L49 - Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved. 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 Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved.