L21

Non-billable

Seborrheic dermatitis

L21 is the ICD-10-CM code for Seborrheic dermatitis. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L21.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
4
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Your scalp is the skin on the top of your head. Unless you have hair loss , hair grows on your scalp. Different skin problems can affect your scalp. Dandruff is a flaking of the skin. The flakes are yellow or white. Dandruff may make your scalp feel itchy. It usually starts after puberty, and is more common in men. Dandruff is usually a symptom of seborrheic dermatitis, or seborrhea. It is a skin condition that can…

Read more about Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes2 — not included here

  • infective dermatitis (L30.3)
  • seborrheic keratosis (L82.-)

Medications indicated for this condition

FDA labeling

Drugs whose FDA labeling lists this condition's category among its indications. Informational only — not a treatment recommendation or medical advice.

Conditions mapped to this code

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L21?
L21 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Seborrheic dermatitis". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L21 a billable code?
No — L21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L21.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L21?
L21 has 4 more specific child codes, including L21.0, L21.1, L21.8.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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