L21.9 – Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dermatitis and eczema

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L21.9

Code: L21.9 (claims format: L219)
Description: Seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified
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: L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema
Parent codes: L21

Notes for L21.9

Applicable to:

Seborrhea NOS

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L21 – Seborrheic dermatitis

Excludes2 (not included here):

infective dermatitis (L30.3)
seborrheic keratosis (L82.-)

Block L20-L30

Excludes2 (not included here):

chronic (childhood) granulomatous disease (D71-)
dermatitis gangrenosa (L08.0)
dermatitis herpetiformis (L13.0)
dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)
factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
stasis dermatitis (I87.2)

Notes:

In this block the terms dermatitis and eczema are used synonymously and interchangeably.

Index terms for L21.9

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

Related codes in L21

L21.0 – Seborrhea capitisBillable
L21.1 – Seborrheic infantile dermatitisBillable
L21.8 – Other seborrheic dermatitisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L21.9?

L21.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for seborrheic dermatitis, unspecified, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L21.9 a billable code?

Yes. L21.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L21.9 belong to?

It belongs to category L21 – Seborrheic dermatitis.

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.