L81.3 – Cafe au lait spots

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L81.3

Code: L81.3 (claims format: L813)
Description: Cafe au lait spots
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: L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Parent codes: L81

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L81 – Other disorders of pigmentation

Excludes1 (not coded here):

birthmark NOS (Q82.5)
Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89)

Excludes2 (not included here):

nevus - see Alphabetical Index

Index terms for L81.3

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

Related codes in L81

L81.0 – Postinflammatory hyperpigmentationBillable
L81.1 – ChloasmaBillable
L81.2 – FrecklesBillable
L81.4 – Other melanin hyperpigmentationBillable
L81.5 – Leukoderma, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
L81.6 – Other disorders of diminished melanin formationBillable
L81.7 – Pigmented purpuric dermatosisBillable
L81.8 – Other specified disorders of pigmentationBillable
L81.9 – Disorder of pigmentation, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L81.3?

L81.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for cafe au lait spots, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L81.3 a billable code?

Yes. L81.3 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L81.3 belong to?

It belongs to category L81 – Other disorders of pigmentation.

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.