L28

Non-billable

Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo

L28 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L28.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Medications indicated for this condition

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Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L28?
L28 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L28 a billable code?
No — L28 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L28.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L28?
L28 has 3 more specific child codes, including L28.0, L28.1, L28.2.

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

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