L44 – Other papulosquamous disorders
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Papulosquamous disorders
ICD-10-CM code
L44
- Code
L44(claims format:L44)- Description
- Other papulosquamous disorders
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Block
- L40-L45 Papulosquamous disorders
Billable codes under L44
L44 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- L44.0 – Pityriasis rubra pilarisBillable
- L44.1 – Lichen nitidusBillable
- L44.2 – Lichen striatusBillable
- L44.3 – Lichen ruber moniliformisBillable
- L44.4 – Infantile papular acrodermatitis [Gianotti-Crosti]Billable
- L44.8 – Other specified papulosquamous disordersBillable
- L44.9 – Papulosquamous disorder, unspecifiedBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L44?
L44 is the ICD-10-CM code for other papulosquamous disorders, in the block L40-L45 (Papulosquamous disorders).
Is L44 a billable code?
No. L44 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
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.