L29.81 – Cholestatic pruritus

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L29.81
Code
L29.81 (claims format: L2981)
Description
Cholestatic pruritus
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
L29 › L29.8

Notes for L29.81

Use additional code:
  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Code also:
  • , if applicable, type of liver disease

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L29 – Pruritus

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • neurotic excoriation (L98.1)
  • psychogenic pruritus (F45.8)

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 L29.81

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

Related codes in L29.8

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L29.81?

L29.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for cholestatic pruritus, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L29.81 a billable code?

Yes. L29.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L29.81 belong to?

It belongs to category L29 – Pruritus.

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.