Pyoderma gangrenosum (L88) ICD-10-CM
The L88 code range covers pyoderma gangrenosum 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.
- Phagedenic pyoderma
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.
- dermatitis gangrenosa L08.0
Codes in the L88 Range 1 codes · 1 billable
- L88 Pyoderma gangrenosum
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L88 range.
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
An idiopathic, rapidly evolving, and severely debilitating disease occurring most commonly in association with chronic ulcerative colitis. It is characterized by the presence of boggy, purplish ulcers with undermined borders, appearing mostly on the legs. The majority of cases are in people between 40 and 60 years old. Its etiology is unknown.
About the L88 Code Range
Pyoderma gangrenosum is a rapidly developing disease marked by purplish ulcers, mostly on the legs. The ulcers have edges that extend over the open area.
L88 sits within other disorders of the skin and the tissue beneath it.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L88 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 L88 range classify?
The range classifies pyoderma gangrenosum. 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.
