2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.7Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L80-L99›L98

ICD-10-CM L98.7
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L98.7 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue. 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 complication following bariatric surgery. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L98.7
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
Short Description
Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue
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 CodeL98.7Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Complication following bariatric surgery
  • Excess skin of arm
  • Excessive skin and subcutaneous tissue
  • Generalized excess and redundant skin following bariatric surgery
  • Generalized redundant skin due to chronic disease
  • Generalized redundant skin due to intentional calorie restricted diet
  • Generalized redundant skin due to malnutrition
  • Localized redundant skin
  • Redundant skin

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L98.7: its own notes plus those printed at Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin, NOS

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.

On L98.7 itself
  • acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-)
  • congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3)
  • skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)
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

Skin Conditions

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it:

The full article covers:

  • What does your skin do?
  • What problems and conditions can affect your skin?
  • How can I keep my skin healthy?

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Convert L98.7 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
701.9 Skin hypertro/atroph NOS
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code History & ChangesHistory

Replacement L98.7 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • L98.8 - Oth disrd of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
FY 2019AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2018.
FY 2020–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L98.7Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue?

The ICD-10-CM code for excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue is L98.7 (sometimes written as L987). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L98.7 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L98.7 group to?

When excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue 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.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L98.7?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue converts to ICD-9-CM 701.9 (skin hypertro/atroph NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.