ICD-10-CM L53: Other erythematous conditions

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L53

Other erythematous conditions

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L53

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • erythema ab igne (L59.0)
  • erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (L23-L25)
  • erythema intertrigo (L30.4)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

neonatal erythema toxicum (P83.1)

Code First

poisoning due to drug or toxin, if applicable (T36-T65 with fifth or sixth character 1-4)

Use Additional Code

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

Inclusion Terms
  • Erythema NOS
  • Erythroderma NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L53):

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

About ICD-10-CM Code L53 (Other erythematous conditions)

ICD-10-CM code L53 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 L53 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L53 - Other erythematous conditions. 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 Other erythematous conditions.