L81 – Other disorders of pigmentation
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM code
L81
- Code
L81(claims format:L81)- Description
- Other disorders of pigmentation
- 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
- L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Billable codes under L81
L81 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
- L81.0 – Postinflammatory hyperpigmentationBillable
- L81.1 – ChloasmaBillable
- L81.2 – FrecklesBillable
- L81.3 – Cafe au lait spotsBillable
- 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
Notes for L81
Excludes2 (not included here):
- nevus - see Alphabetical Index
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L81?
L81 is the ICD-10-CM code for other disorders of pigmentation, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L81 a billable code?
No. L81 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.