Pruritus (L29) ICD-10-CM
The L29 code range covers pruritus with 9 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 7 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2027, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
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.
Codes in the L29 Range 9 codes · 7 billable
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L29 range.
Pruritus
An intense itching sensation that produces the urge to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.
Pruritus Ani
Intense chronic itching in the anal area.
Pruritus Vulvae
Intense itching of the external female genitals.
About the L29 Code Range
Pruritus is intense itching that makes a person want to rub or scratch the skin.
The codes separate itching by site: the anus (L29.0), scrotum (L29.1), or vulva (L29.2). L29.3 identifies itching in the anal or genital area when the site is unspecified.
Other pruritus (L29.8) divides into a named form (L29.81) and other pruritus (L29.89). L29.9 identifies pruritus without a specified type.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L29 range?
Of the 9 codes in this range, 7 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 L29 range classify?
The range classifies pruritus. 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.
