ICD-10-CM L10 is the diagnosis code for Pemphigus. This code falls under the section "Bullous disorders" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as L10. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L10 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L10 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L10 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pemphigus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L10 is located in Section L10-L14 — "Bullous disorders" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L10 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L10.0, L10.1, L10.2, L10.3, L10.4 and more.
Use L10 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pemphigus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Pemphigus is L10.
No, L10 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L10 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L10 include: pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03).
Yes, L10 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.