2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L43.1Bullous lichen planus

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L40-L45›L43

ICD-10-CM L43.1
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L43.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for bullous lichen planus. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) 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
L43.1
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Bullous lichen planus
Short Description
Bullous lichen planus
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L43
Lichen planus

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL40-L45Papulosquamous disorders
CategoryL43Lichen planus
This CodeL43.1Bullous lichen planus

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Bullous lichen planus

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Lichen
      • planus (chronicus)
        • bullous

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

  • Bullous Lichen Planus

    a rare form of lichen planus that is characterized by the formation of vesico-bullous lesions on top of preexisting lichen planus papules or on normal skin.

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Conditions

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Convert L43.1 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
697.0 Lichen planus
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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L43.1Overview

Is L43.1 (Lichen planus) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report bullous lichen planus on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L43.1 group to?

When bullous lichen planus is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L43.1?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, bullous lichen planus converts to ICD-9-CM 697.0 (lichen planus). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.