2021 ICD-10-CM Code L92

Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue

  1. ICD-10-CM Index
  2. Chapter: L00–L99
  3. Section: L80-L99
  4. Block: L92
  5. L92 - Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Version 2021
Non-Billable Code

Not Valid for Submission

L92 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity for a diagnosis of granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2021 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

ICD-10:L92
Short Description:Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Long Description:Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Code Classification

Specific Coding for Granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Non-specific codes like L92 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following ICD-10 codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for granulomatous disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue:

  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.0 for Granuloma annulare
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.1 for Necrobiosis lipoidica, not elsewhere classified
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.2 for Granuloma faciale [eosinophilic granuloma of skin]
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.3 for Foreign body granuloma of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.8 for Other granulomatous disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • BILLABLE CODE - Use L92.9 for Granulomatous disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries

The Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries is a list of ICD-10 codes, organized "head to toe" into chapters and sections with coding notes and guidance for inclusions, exclusions, descriptions and more. The following references are applicable to the code L92:


Type 2 Excludes

Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

Information for Patients


Skin Conditions

Also called: Cutaneous disorders, Dermatologic disorders

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers and protects your body. Your skin

Anything that irritates, clogs, or inflames your skin can cause symptoms such as redness, swelling, burning, and itching. Allergies, irritants, your genetic makeup, and certain diseases and immune system problems can cause rashes, hives, and other skin conditions. Many skin problems, such as acne, also affect your appearance.

NIH: National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases


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Code History

  • FY 2021 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2020 through 9/30/2021
  • FY 2020 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2019 through 9/30/2020
  • FY 2019 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2018 through 9/30/2019
  • FY 2018 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2017 through 9/30/2018
  • FY 2017 - No Change, effective from 10/1/2016 through 9/30/2017
  • FY 2016 - New Code, effective from 10/1/2015 through 9/30/2016 (First year ICD-10-CM implemented into the HIPAA code set)

Previous Code: L91.9

Related Codes

Next Code: L92.0