ICD-10-CM Tabular Index · Chapter 12 · FY 2026 L53

Other erythematous conditions (L53) ICD-10-CM

The L53 code range covers other erythematous conditions with 7 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.

✓ Built from the official CMS FY 2026 datasetEffective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026
7
Diagnosis Codes
6
Billable Codes
L53
Code Range
L49–L54
Parent Section

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.

ICD-10-CM

Codes in the L53 Range 7 codes · 6 billable

7 of 7 shown
  • L53 Other erythematous conditionsNon-billable
  • L53.0 Toxic erythema
  • L53.1 Erythema annulare centrifugum
  • L53.2 Erythema marginatum
  • L53.3 Other chronic figurate erythema
  • L53.8 Other specified erythematous conditions
  • L53.9 Erythematous condition, unspecified

Clinical Terms in This Code Range

Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L53 range.

Acrodermatitis

Inflammation involving the skin of the extremities, especially the hands and feet. Several forms are known, some idiopathic and some hereditary. The infantile form is called Gianotti-Crosti syndrome.

Acrodynia

A condition seen primarily in childhood, most often resulting from chronic exposure to MERCURY COMPOUNDS which may result in encephalopathy and POLYNEUROPATHY. Clinical features include pain, swelling and pinkish discoloration of the fingers and toes, weakness in the extremities, extreme irritability, HYPERESTHESIA, and alterations in level of consciousness. (From Menkes, Textbook of Child Neurology, 5th ed, p603)

Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis

Rare skin eruption characterized by acute formation of pustules filled with NEUTROPHILS, fever, and peripheral blood LEUKOCYTOSIS. Most cases are associated with the use of antibiotics (e.g., BETA-LACTAMS).

Bloom Syndrome

An autosomal recessive disorder characterized by telangiectatic ERYTHEMA of the face, photosensitivity, DWARFISM and other abnormalities, and a predisposition toward developing cancer. The Bloom syndrome gene (BLM) encodes a RecQ-like DNA helicase.

Erythema

Redness of the skin produced by congestion of the capillaries. This condition may result from a variety of disease processes.

Erythema Ab Igne

A cutaneous finding caused by prolonged heat exposure (e.g., space heater) and local heat injury (e.g., caused by LASER THERAPY). It is characterized by epidermal atrophy, reticular hyperpigmentation, and telangiectatic dermatosis.

Erythema Chronicum Migrans

A deep type of gyrate erythema that follows a bite by an ixodid tick; it is a stage-1 manifestation of LYME DISEASE. The site of the bite is characterized by a red papule that expands peripherally as a nonscaling, palpable band that clears centrally. This condition is often associated with systemic symptoms such as chills, fever, headache, malaise, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, backache, and stiff neck.

Erythema Induratum

A type of panniculitis characterized histologically by the presence of granulomas, vasculitis, and necrosis. It is traditionally considered to be the tuberculous counterpart of nodular vasculitis, but is now known to occur without tuberculous precedent. It is seen most commonly in adolescent and menopausal women, is initiated or exacerbated by cold weather, and typically presents as one or more recurrent erythrocyanotic nodules or plaques on the calves. The nodules may progress to form indurations, ulcerations, and scars.

Erythema Infectiosum

Contagious infection with human B19 Parvovirus most commonly seen in school age children and characterized by fever, headache, and rashes of the face, trunk, and extremities. It is often confused with RUBELLA.

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.

Erythema Nodosum

An erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral. These nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms. They undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas. This condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.

Glossitis, Benign Migratory

An idiopathic disorder of the tongue characterized by the loss of filiform papillae leaving reddened areas of circinate macules bound by a white band. The lesions heal, then others erupt.

Laser Therapy

The use of photothermal effects of LASERS to coagulate, incise, vaporize, resect, dissect, or resurface tissue.

Lyme Disease

An infectious disease caused by a spirochete, BORRELIA BURGDORFERI, which is transmitted chiefly by Ixodes dammini (see IXODES) and pacificus ticks in the United States and Ixodes ricinis (see IXODES) in Europe. It is a disease with early and late cutaneous manifestations plus involvement of the nervous system, heart, eye, and joints in variable combinations. The disease was formerly known as Lyme arthritis and first discovered at Old Lyme, Connecticut.

Necrolytic Migratory Erythema

Recurrent cutaneous manifestation of GLUCAGONOMA characterized by necrolytic polycyclic migratory lesions with scaling borders. It is associated with elevated secretion of GLUCAGON by the tumor. Other conditions with elevated serum glucagon levels such as HEPATIC CIRRHOSIS may also result in similar skin lesions, which are referred to as pseudoglucagonoma syndrome.

Rosacea

A cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms. It may occur at any age but typically after age 30. There are various subtypes of rosacea: erythematotelangiectatic, papulopustular, phymatous, and ocular (National Rosacea Society's Expert Committee on the Classification and Staging of Rosacea, J Am Acad Dermatol 2002; 46:584-7).

Rubella

An acute infectious disease caused by the RUBELLA VIRUS. The virus enters the respiratory tract via airborne droplet and spreads to the LYMPHATIC SYSTEM.

About the L53 Code Range

ICD-10 code section L53 covers a variety of other erythematous conditions, which are skin disorders characterized by red or inflamed patches. These codes are used to classify less common or unspecified types of skin redness that do not fit into more specific ICD-10 categories.

This section includes codes like L53.0 (Toxic erythema), which captures drug-induced or toxic skin reactions such as contact dermatitis caused by hydrocarbons or ketones, and drug-related eruptions often referred to as toxic urticated erythema or drug exanthem. L53.1 identifies erythema annulare centrifugum, a condition exhibiting circular, ring-shaped red lesions also known as annular erythema. The code L53.2 covers erythema marginatum, a rash typically linked with acute rheumatic fever. Other chronic figurate erythemas are captured under L53.3. Additionally, L53.8 includes other specified forms like necrolytic migratory erythema and generalized pustular psoriasis, while L53.9 is for unspecified erythematous conditions, covering terms such as acute erythema, idiopathic erythema, and application site reactions. Understanding these nuances assists medical coders in selecting the correct ICD-10 code for documentation and billing related to diverse erythematous skin presentations.

Questions About This Page

How many billable codes are in the L53 range?

Of the 7 codes in this range, 6 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 L53 range classify?

The range classifies other erythematous conditions. 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.