L87
Non-billableTransepidermal elimination disorders
L87 is the ICD-10-CM code for Transepidermal elimination disorders. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L87.0 for billing.
- Status
- Header (non-billable)
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Subcodes
- 5
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat does your skin do? Your skin is your body's largest organ. It covers the entire outside of your body. There are many ways that your skin protects your body and helps keep you healthy. For example, it: Holds body fluids in, which helps prevent you from getting dehydrated Keeps out harmful germs, which helps prevent infections Helps you feel things like heat, cold, and pain Helps control your body temperature…
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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". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Is L87 a billable code?
- No — L87 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L87.0) for billing.
- What is excluded from L87?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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