ICD-10-CM L53.0: Toxic erythema

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L53.0

Toxic erythema

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L53.0

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)

Parent Code (Less Specific):

L53 - Other erythematous conditions

About ICD-10-CM Code L53.0 (Toxic erythema)

ICD-10-CM code L53.0 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 L53.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L53.0 - Toxic erythema. 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 Toxic erythema.