L26 – Exfoliative dermatitis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L26
Code
L26 (claims format: L26)
Description
Exfoliative dermatitis
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

Notes for L26

Applicable to:
  • Hebra's pityriasis
Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • Ritter's disease (L00)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

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 L26

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

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L26?

L26 is the ICD-10-CM code for exfoliative dermatitis, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L26 a billable code?

Yes. L26 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

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.