ICD-10-CM L85: Other epidermal thickening

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L85

Other epidermal thickening

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L85

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

inherited keratosis palmaris et plantaris (Q82.8)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

hypertrophic disorders of the skin (L91.-)

Inclusion Terms

Dry skin dermatitis

Inclusion Terms

Cutaneous horn

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L85):

L85.0 - Acquired ichthyosis L85.1 - Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantaris L85.2 - Keratosis punctata (palmaris et plantaris) L85.3 - Xerosis cutis L85.8 - Other specified epidermal thickening L85.9 - Epidermal thickening, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L85 (Other epidermal thickening)

ICD-10-CM code L85 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 L85 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L85 - Other epidermal thickening. 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 epidermal thickening.