Acanthosis nigricans (L83) ICD-10-CM
The L83 code range covers acanthosis nigricans with 1 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 1 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Confluent and reticulated papillomatosis
Codes in the L83 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- L83 Acanthosis nigricans
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L83 range.
Acanthosis Nigricans
A circumscribed melanosis consisting of a brown-pigmented, velvety verrucosity or fine papillomatosis appearing in the axillae and other body folds. It occurs in association with endocrine disorders, underlying malignancy, administration of certain drugs, or as in inherited disorder.
Hirsutism
A condition observed in WOMEN and CHILDREN when there is excess coarse body hair of an adult male distribution pattern, such as facial and chest areas. It is the result of elevated ANDROGENS from the OVARIES, the ADRENAL GLANDS, or exogenous sources. The concept does not include HYPERTRICHOSIS, which is an androgen-independent excessive hair growth.
About the L83 Code Range
ICD-10 code L83 is specifically used for identifying and documenting acanthosis nigricans, a skin condition characterized by dark, thickened patches commonly found in body folds and creases. This code helps distinguish this disorder from other skin conditions in medical records and billing.
Acanthosis nigricans often occurs in association with insulin resistance, as seen in type 2 diabetes, and can appear in various forms including drug-induced pigmentation and malignant variants. The code L83 covers a range of related presentations such as "insulin receptor defect," "diabetic dermopathy," and "drug-induced acanthosis nigricans," terms commonly used interchangeably in clinical settings. Including these synonyms aids medical coders in accurately assigning the correct ICD-10 code when patients present with related symptoms or underlying causes like extreme insulin resistance or genetic insulin signaling defects. This code also encompasses rarer syndromes linked to acanthosis nigricans, ensuring comprehensive classification in clinical documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L83 range?
Of the 1 codes in this range, 1 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L83 range classify?
The range classifies acanthosis nigricans. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
