L81.5

Billable

Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified

L81.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L81
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

Pigmentation means coloring. Skin pigmentation disorders affect the color of your skin. Your skin gets its color from a pigment called melanin. Special cells in the skin make melanin. When these cells become damaged or unhealthy, it affects melanin production. Some pigmentation disorders affect just patches of skin. Others affect your entire body. If your body makes too much melanin, your skin gets darker.…

Read more about Skin Pigmentation Disorders at MedlinePlus ↗

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

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L81.5?
L81.5 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L81.5 a billable code?
Yes — L81.5 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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