2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L87.8Other transepidermal elimination disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L87

ICD-10-CM L87.8
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L87.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other transepidermal elimination disorders. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. Coders also document this condition as hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L87.8
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other transepidermal elimination disorders
Short Description
Other transepidermal elimination disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L87
Transepidermal elimination disorders

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL87Transepidermal elimination disorders
This CodeL87.8Other transepidermal elimination disorders

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Hyperkeratosis lenticularis perstans

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L87.8: its own notes plus those printed at L87 and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes1

Not coded here: the excluded code is never reported together with this one, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

From L87 Transepidermal elimination disorders applies to 5 codes
  • granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0)

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN007
Other specified and unspecified skin disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert L87.8 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
701.8 Skin hypertro/atroph 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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L87.8Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other transepidermal elimination disorders?

The ICD-10-CM code for other transepidermal elimination disorders is L87.8 (sometimes written as L878). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L87.8 (Transepidermal elimination disorders) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other transepidermal elimination disorders on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L87.8 group to?

When other transepidermal elimination disorders is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Can L87.8 be reported with L92.0?

Not as a rule. The Excludes1 note at L87, which applies to L87.8, lists "granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0)". An Excludes1 note means the excluded code is never reported together with this one; the only exception is when the two conditions are unrelated to each other (Official Guidelines, Section I.A.12.a).

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L87.8?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other transepidermal elimination disorders converts to ICD-9-CM 701.8 (skin hypertro/atroph NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.