L85.0 – Acquired ichthyosis

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L85.0

Code: L85.0 (claims format: L850)
Description: Acquired ichthyosis
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: L85

Notes for L85.0

Excludes1 (not coded here):

congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L85 – Other epidermal thickening

Excludes2 (not included here):

hypertrophic disorders of the skin (L91.-)

Index terms for L85.0

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

Related codes in L85

L85.1 – Acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantarisBillable
L85.2 – Keratosis punctata (palmaris et plantaris)Billable
L85.3 – Xerosis cutisBillable
L85.8 – Other specified epidermal thickeningBillable
L85.9 – Epidermal thickening, unspecifiedBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L85.0?

L85.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for acquired ichthyosis, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L85.0 a billable code?

Yes. L85.0 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L85.0 belong to?

It belongs to category L85 – Other epidermal thickening.

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.