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 2027, 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.
About the L83 Code Range
Acanthosis nigricans appears as localized brown, velvety or finely bumpy skin in the armpits and other body folds. It can be associated with endocrine disorders, underlying cancer or certain drugs, or it can be inherited.
L83 sits among other disorders of the skin and tissue beneath it.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
