L70.9 – Acne, unspecified
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Disorders of skin appendages
ICD-10-CM code
L70.9
- Code
L70.9(claims format:L709)- Description
- Acne, unspecified
- 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
- L60-L75 Disorders of skin appendages
- Parent codes
- L70
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
L70 – Acne
Excludes2 (not included here):
- acne keloid (L73.0)
Block L60-L75
Excludes1 (not coded here):
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Index terms for L70.9
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L70
- L70.0 – Acne vulgarisBillable
- L70.1 – Acne conglobataBillable
- L70.2 – Acne varioliformisBillable
- L70.3 – Acne tropicaBillable
- L70.4 – Infantile acneBillable
- L70.5 – Acne excorieeBillable
- L70.8 – Other acneBillable
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L70.9?
L70.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for acne, unspecified, in the block L60-L75 (Disorders of skin appendages).
Is L70.9 a billable code?
Yes. L70.9 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L70.9 belong to?
It belongs to category L70 – Acne.
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.