2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L53.8Other specified erythematous conditions

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L49-L54›L53

ICD-10-CM L53.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L53.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified erythematous conditions. 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
L53.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified erythematous conditions
Short Description
Other specified erythematous conditions
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L53
Other erythematous conditions

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL49-L54Urticaria and erythema
CategoryL53Other erythematous conditions
This CodeL53.8Other specified erythematous conditions

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acral erythema
  • Acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis
  • Acute pustular skin eruption
  • Diffuse inflammatory erythema
  • Erythema dyschromicum perstans
  • Erythema fugax
  • Erythema gyratum repens
  • Erythema palmare hereditarium
  • Erythema papulatum
  • Erythema scarlatiniforme
  • Erythema simplex
  • Erythema urticatum
  • Erythema vesiculosum
  • Erythroderma caused by drug
  • Erythroderma caused by vancomycin
  • Erythromelanosis follicularis of face AND/OR neck
  • Exanthematous disorder
  • Generalized pustular psoriasis
  • Generalized pustular psoriasis, exanthematous type
  • Liver palms
  • Mycoplasma pneumoniae induced rash and mucositis
  • Necrolytic acral erythema
  • Necrolytic migratory erythema
  • Palmar erythema
  • Roseolar erythema
  • Streptococcal toxin mediated cutaneous reaction
  • Streptococcal toxin-mediated perineal erythema

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.

    • Erythema, erythematous(infectional) (inflammation)
      • palmar
    • Erythema, erythematous(infectional) (inflammation)
      • scarlatiniform (recurrent) (exfoliative)
    • Erythema, erythematous(infectional) (inflammation)
      • specified NEC

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

  • Necrolytic Migratory Erythema

    recurrent cutaneous manifestation of glucagonoma characterized by necrolytic polycyclic migratory lesions with scaling borders. it is associated with elevated secretion of glucagon by the tumor. other conditions with elevated serum glucagon levels such as hepatic cirrhosis may also result in similar skin lesions, which are referred to as pseudoglucagonoma syndrome.

  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

    rare skin eruption characterized by acute formation of pustules filled with neutrophils, fever, and peripheral blood leukocytosis. most cases are associated with the use of antibiotics (e.g., beta-lactams).

  • Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

    a widespread acute rash characterized by fever and multiple small pustules on a reddish background.

  • Generalized Pustular Psoriasis

    a genetically heterogenous autoinflammatory condition characterized by sterile non-follicular pustules over wide areas of the body. it is a rare and severe form of psoriasis, and may result in death if not treated.

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Conditions

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Convert L53.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
695.89 Erythematous cond NEC
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 L53.8Overview

Is L53.8 (Other erythematous conditions) a billable code?

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

What MS-DRG does L53.8 group to?

When other specified erythematous conditions 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 L53.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified erythematous conditions converts to ICD-9-CM 695.89 (erythematous cond NEC). 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.