2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L87Transepidermal elimination disorders
L87 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for transepidermal elimination disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L87.0, L87.1, L87.2, and L87.8.
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Specific Coding for Transepidermal elimination disordersOverview
Non-specific codes like L87 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
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A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
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Questions About L87Overview
Is L87 (Transepidermal elimination disorders) a billable code?
No. This is a category header that groups the codes for transepidermal elimination disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for transepidermal elimination disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as L87.0, L87.1, and L87.2.
