L93

Non-billable

Lupus erythematosus

L93 is the ICD-10-CM code for Lupus erythematosus. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L93.0 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

What is lupus? Lupus is a chronic (long-lasting) type of autoimmune disease .Autoimmune diseases happen when your immune system attacks healthy cells and tissues by mistake. This attack causes inflammation. It can also damage many parts of the body, including the joints, skin, kidneys, heart, lungs, and brain. There are several types of lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the most common type. It can be…

Read more about Lupus at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • lupus exedens (A18.4)
  • lupus vulgaris (A18.4)
  • scleroderma (M34.-)
  • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)

Use additional code

  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

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

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L93?
L93 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Lupus erythematosus". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L93 a billable code?
No — L93 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L93.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L93?
L93 has 3 more specific child codes, including L93.0, L93.1, L93.2.
What is excluded from L93?
Excludes1 (not coded here): lupus exedens (A18.4); lupus vulgaris (A18.4); scleroderma (M34.-); systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-).

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

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