Erythema multiforme (L51)

ICD-10 Index
- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)
  - Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)
    - - L51 - Erythema multiforme NON-BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.0 - Nonbullous erythema multiforme BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.1 - Stevens-Johnson syndrome BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.2 - Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.3 - Stevens-Johnson synd-tox epdrml necrolysis overlap syndrome BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.8 - Other erythema multiforme BILLABLE CODE
      - L51.9 - Erythema multiforme, unspecified BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Erythema multiforme (L51)

Erythema Multiforme - A skin and mucous membrane disease characterized by an eruption of macules, papules, nodules, vesicles, and/or bullae with characteristic "bull's-eye" lesions usually occurring on the dorsal aspect of the hands and forearms.

Instructional Notations

Use Additional Code Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug T36 T50

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

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ICD-10 Index

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)

Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)

Erythema multiforme (L51)

Clinical Information for Erythema multiforme (L51)

Instructional Notations

Use Additional Code Use Additional CodeThe “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.

Use Additional Code Use Additional Code
The “use additional code” indicates that a secondary code could be used to further specify the patient’s condition. This note is not mandatory and is only used if enough information is available to assign an additional code.