L49 – Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

Code

L49 (claims format: L49)

Description

Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

Short description

Exfoliatn due to erythemat cond accord extent body involv

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

L49-L54 Urticaria and erythema

Billable codes under L49

L49 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

• L49.0 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving less than 10 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.1 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 10-19 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.2 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 20-29 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.3 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 30-39 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.4 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 40-49 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.5 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 50-59 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.6 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.7 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 70-79 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.8 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 80-89 percent of body surfaceBillable
• L49.9 – Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 90 or more percent of body surfaceBillable

Notes for L49

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

Block L49-L54