L10.81 – Paraneoplastic pemphigus

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bullous disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L10.81
Code
L10.81 (claims format: L1081)
Description
Paraneoplastic pemphigus
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › L10.8

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)

Index terms for L10.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in L10.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L10.81?

L10.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for paraneoplastic pemphigus, in the block L10-L14 (Bullous disorders).

Is L10.81 a billable code?

Yes. L10.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L10.81 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.