ICD-10-CM L29 is the diagnosis code for Pruritus. This code falls under the section "Dermatitis and eczema" 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 L29. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L29 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L29 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L29 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pruritus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L29 is located in Section L20-L30 — "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L29 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L29.0, L29.1, L29.2, L29.3, L29.8 and more.
Use L29 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pruritus" 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 Pruritus is L29.
No, L29 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L29 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L29 include: neurotic excoriation (L98.1); psychogenic pruritus (F45.8).
Yes, L29 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.