L12.2 – Chronic bullous disease of childhood

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Bullous disorders

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L12.2

Code: L12.2 (claims format: L122)
Description: Chronic bullous disease of childhood
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: L12

Notes for L12.2

Applicable to:

Juvenile dermatitis herpetiformis

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L12 – Pemphigoid

Excludes1 (not coded here):

herpes gestationis (O26.4-)
impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1)

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 L12.2

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

Related codes in L12

L12.0 – Bullous pemphigoidBillable
L12.1 – Cicatricial pemphigoidBillable
L12.3 – Acquired epidermolysis bullosaHeader
L12.8 – Other pemphigoidBillable
L12.9 – Pemphigoid, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L12.2?

L12.2 is the ICD-10-CM code for chronic bullous disease of childhood, in the block L10-L14 (Bullous disorders).

Is L12.2 a billable code?

Yes. L12.2 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L12.2 belong to?

It belongs to category L12 – Pemphigoid.

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.