2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L29.3Anogenital pruritus, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L20-L30›L29

ICD-10-CM L29.3
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L29.3 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for anogenital pruritus, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 729 through 730, 742 through 743, 757 through 759. Coders also document this condition as perianal skin irritation. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L29.3
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Anogenital pruritus, unspecified
Short Description
Anogenital pruritus, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L29
Pruritus

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
CategoryL29Pruritus
This CodeL29.3Anogenital pruritus, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Perianal skin irritation
  • Perineal irritation
  • Pruritus of genital organs
  • Pruritus of male genital organs
  • Pruritus of penis
  • Pruritus of skin of anogenital region
  • Pruritus of vagina
  • Skin irritation

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L29.3: its own notes plus those printed at L29, block L20-L30, and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From L29 Pruritus applies to 7 codes
  • neurotic excoriation (L98.1)
  • psychogenic pruritus (F45.8)

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.

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

  • Pruritus

    an intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

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

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Convert L29.3 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
698.1 Pruritus of genitalia
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

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 L29.3Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for anogenital pruritus, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for anogenital pruritus, unspecified is L29.3 (sometimes written as L293). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L29.3 (Pruritus) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L29.3 group to?

When anogenital pruritus, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 742, 729, 759, 743, 758, 757, 730, with relative weights from 0.6595 to 1.8448 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can L29.3 be reported with L98.1?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at L29, which applies to L29.3, lists "neurotic excoriation (L98.1)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L29.3?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, anogenital pruritus, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 698.1 (pruritus of genitalia). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.