2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L28.2Other prurigo

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L20-L30›L28

ICD-10-CM L28.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L28.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other prurigo. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L28.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other prurigo
Short Description
Other prurigo
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L28
Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
CategoryL28Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo
This CodeL28.2Other prurigo

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Actinic prurigo
  • Chronic prurigo
  • Hebra's prurigo
  • Pregnancy eruption
  • Prurigo mitis
  • Prurigo of pregnancy
  • Prurigo pigmentosa
  • Prurigo simplex
  • Pruritic dermatitis
  • Pruritic rash
  • Pruritus of pregnancy
  • Solar pruritus
  • Subacute prurigo

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L28.2: its own notes plus those printed at block L20-L30 and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Prurigo NOS
  • Prurigo Hebra
  • Prurigo mitis
  • Urticaria papulosa

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema applies to 74 codes
  • chronic (childhood) granulomatous disease (D71-)
  • dermatitis gangrenosa (L08.0)
  • dermatitis herpetiformis (L13.0)
  • dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)
  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
  • stasis dermatitis (I87.2)
From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema applies to 74 codes
  • In this block the terms dermatitis and eczema are used synonymously and interchangeably.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name L28.2, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 1

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming L28.2: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • L50 Urticaria
    urticaria papulosa (L28.2)

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN002
Other specified inflammatory condition of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Prurigo

    a name applied to several itchy skin eruptions of unknown cause. the characteristic course is the formation of a dome-shaped papule with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting over or lichenification. (from dorland, 27th ed)

Patient EducationClinical

Itching

Itching is an irritating sensation that makes you want to scratch your skin. Sometimes it can feel like pain, but it is different. Often, you feel itchy in one area in your body, but sometimes you may feel itching all over. Along with the itching, you may also have a rash or hives.

The full article covers:

  • What is itching?
  • What causes itching?
  • What are the treatments for itching?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert L28.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
698.2 Prurigo
Exact Match The mapping is direct, with no qualifiers.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L28.2Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other prurigo?

The ICD-10-CM code for other prurigo is L28.2 (sometimes written as L282). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L28.2 (Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other prurigo on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L28.2 group to?

When other prurigo is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L28.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other prurigo converts to ICD-9-CM 698.2 (prurigo). The mapping is a direct match.