ICD-10-CM L50 is the diagnosis code for Urticaria. This code falls under the section "Urticaria and erythema" 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 L50. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L50 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L50 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L50 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Urticaria". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L50 is located in Section L49-L54 — "Urticaria and erythema" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L50 has 9 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L50.0, L50.1, L50.2, L50.3, L50.4 and more.
Use L50 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Urticaria" 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 Urticaria is L50.
No, L50 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L50 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L50 include: allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-); angioneurotic edema (T78.3); giant urticaria (T78.3) and more.
Yes, L50 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.