L28.0 – Lichen simplex chronicus

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L28.0

Code: L28.0 (claims format: L280)
Description: Lichen simplex chronicus
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: L28

Notes for L28.0

Applicable to:

Circumscribed neurodermatitis
Lichen NOS

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 L28.0

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

Related codes in L28

L28.1 – Prurigo nodularisBillable
L28.2 – Other prurigoBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L28.0?

L28.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for lichen simplex chronicus, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L28.0 a billable code?

Yes. L28.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L28.0 belong to?

It belongs to category L28 – Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo.

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.