2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L94Other localized connective tissue disorders

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L94

ICD-10-CM L94
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L94 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other localized connective tissue disorders, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L94.0, L94.1, L94.2, and L94.3.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L94
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other localized connective tissue disorders
Short Description
Other localized connective tissue disorders
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
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
CategoryL94Other localized connective tissue disorders
This CodeL94Other localized connective tissue disorders

Specific Coding for Other localized connective tissue disordersOverview

Non-specific codes like L94 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L94.0 for Localized scleroderma [morphea]

  • Use L94.1 for Linear scleroderma

  • Use L94.2 for Calcinosis cutis

  • Use L94.3 for Sclerodactyly

  • Use L94.4 for Gottron's papules

  • Use L94.5 for Poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans

  • Use L94.6 for Ainhum

  • Use L94.8 for Other specified localized connective tissue disorders

  • Use L94.9 for Localized connective tissue disorder, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L94: its own notes plus those printed at 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.

  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)

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.

Patient EducationClinical

Connective Tissue Disorders

Your connective tissue supports many different parts of your body, such as your skin, eyes, and heart. It is like a "cellular glue" that gives your body parts their shape and helps keep them strong. It also helps some of your tissues do their work. It is made of many kinds of proteins. Cartilage and fat are types of connective tissue.

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L94Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other localized connective tissue disorders?

L94 is the ICD-10-CM category for other localized connective tissue disorders, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is L94 (Other localized connective tissue disorders) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other localized connective tissue disorders, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other localized connective tissue disorders need a more specific code from this category, such as L94.0, L94.1, and L94.2.