L10.8 – Other pemphigus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bullous disorders

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code L10.8
Code
L10.8 (claims format: L108)
Description
Other pemphigus
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block
L10-L14 Bullous disorders
Parent codes
L10

Billable codes under L10.8

L10.8 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

L10 – Pemphigus

Excludes1 (not coded here):

Block L10-L14

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • benign familial pemphigus [Hailey-Hailey] (Q82.8)
  • staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (L00)
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2)

Related codes in L10

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L10.8?

L10.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for other pemphigus, in the block L10-L14 (Bullous disorders).

Is L10.8 a billable code?

No. L10.8 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does L10.8 belong to?

It belongs to category L10 – Pemphigus.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.