2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L53Other erythematous conditions

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L49-L54›L53

ICD-10-CM L53
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L53 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other erythematous conditions, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L53.0, L53.1, L53.2, and L53.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L53
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other erythematous conditions
Chapter
L49-L54
Urticaria and erythema

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL49-L54Urticaria and erythema
CategoryL53Other erythematous conditions
This CodeL53Other erythematous conditions

Specific Coding for Other erythematous conditionsOverview

Non-specific codes like L53 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L53.0 for Toxic erythema

  • Use L53.1 for Erythema annulare centrifugum

  • Use L53.2 for Erythema marginatum

  • Use L53.3 for Other chronic figurate erythema

  • Use L53.8 for Other specified erythematous conditions

  • Use L53.9 for Erythematous condition, unspecified

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Type 1 Excludes

  • erythema ab igne L59.0
  • erythema due to external agents in contact with skin L23 L25
  • erythema intertrigo L30.4

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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 L53Overview

Is L53 (Other erythematous conditions) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other erythematous conditions, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other erythematous conditions need a more specific code from this category, such as L53.0, L53.1, and L53.2.