ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L81
Other disorders of pigmentation
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L81
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- birthmark NOS (Q82.5)
- Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
nevus - see Alphabetical Index
Inclusion Terms
Lentigo
Inclusion Terms
Angioma serpiginosum
Inclusion Terms
- Iron pigmentation
- Tattoo pigmentation
Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L81):
L81.0 - Postinflammatory hyperpigmentation
L81.1 - Chloasma
L81.2 - Freckles
L81.3 - Café au lait spots
L81.4 - Other melanin hyperpigmentation
L81.5 - Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified
L81.6 - Other disorders of diminished melanin formation
L81.7 - Pigmented purpuric dermatosis
L81.8 - Other specified disorders of pigmentation
L81.9 - Disorder of pigmentation, unspecified
About ICD-10-CM Code L81 (Other disorders of pigmentation)
ICD-10-CM code L81 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 L81 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L81 - Other disorders of pigmentation. 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 disorders of pigmentation.