2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L82Seborrheic keratosis

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L82

ICD-10-CM L82
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L82 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for seborrheic keratosis, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L82.0 and L82.1.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L82
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Seborrheic keratosis
Chapter
L80-L99
Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL82Seborrheic keratosis
This CodeL82Seborrheic keratosis

Specific Coding for Seborrheic keratosisOverview

Non-specific codes like L82 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L82.0 for Inflamed seborrheic keratosis

  • Use L82.1 for Other seborrheic keratosis

Tabular List NotesGuidance

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

Includes

  • basal cell papilloma
  • dermatosis papulosa nigra
  • Leser-Trélat disease

Type 2 Excludes

  • seborrheic dermatitis L21

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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 L82Overview

Is L82 (Seborrheic keratosis) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for seborrheic keratosis, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for seborrheic keratosis need a more specific code from this category, such as L82.0 and L82.1.