NPI Atlas

L87 – Transepidermal elimination disorders

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

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code L87

Code: L87 (claims format: L87)
Description: Transepidermal elimination disorders
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 L87

L87 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

L87.0 – Keratosis follicularis et parafollicularis in cutem penetransBillable
L87.1 – Reactive perforating collagenosisBillable
L87.2 – Elastosis perforans serpiginosaBillable
L87.8 – Other transepidermal elimination disordersBillable
L87.9 – Transepidermal elimination disorder, unspecifiedBillable

Notes for L87

Excludes1 (not coded here):

granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L87?

L87 is the ICD-10-CM code for transepidermal elimination disorders, in the block L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L87 a billable code?

No. L87 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.