L98.7

Billable

Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue

L98.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L98
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What 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…

Read more about Skin Conditions at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Loose or sagging skin following bariatric surgery weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin following dietary weight loss
  • Loose or sagging skin, NOS

Excludes2 — not included here

  • acquired excess or redundant skin of eyelid (H02.3-)
  • congenital excess or redundant skin of eyelid (Q10.3)
  • skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation (L57.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L98.7?
L98.7 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Excessive and redundant skin and subcutaneous tissue". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L98.7 a billable code?
Yes — L98.7 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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