2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.2Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L98

ICD-10-CM L98.2
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L98.2 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. Coders also document this condition as acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified inflammatory condition of skin.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L98.2
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]
Short Description
Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L98
Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified
This CodeL98.2Febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis
  • Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis due to neoplastic disease
  • Acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis of hand
  • Classical type acute febrile neutrophilic dermatosis
  • Neutrophilic dermatosis
  • Sweet's disease caused by drug
  • Sweet's disease following infection

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dermatosis
      • febrile neutrophilic
    • Dermatosis
      • neutrophilic, febrile
    • Sweet's disease or dermatosis

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR SKN002
Other specified inflammatory condition of skin
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Neutrophilic Dermatosis

    a type of dermatosis characterized by dense infiltration of neutrophils in the skin without evidence of infection or vasculitis. it may be secondary to an underlying systemic illness.

  • Proteasome-Associated Autoinflammatory Syndrome 1|CANDLE|CANDLE|Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis with Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature (CANDLE) Syndrome|Chronic Atypical Neutrophilic Dermatosis with Lipodystrophy and Elevated Temperature Syndrome|PRAAS1

    an autosomal recessive condition caused by mutation(s) in the psmb8 gene, encoding proteasome subunit beta type-8. it is characterized by early onset annular erythematous plaques, partial lipodystrophy, and recurrent fever.

Patient EducationClinical

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Convert L98.2 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
695.89 Erythematous cond 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 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L98.2Overview

Is L98.2 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet] on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L98.2 group to?

When febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet] is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L98.2?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet] converts to ICD-9-CM 695.89 (erythematous cond NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.