ICD-10-CM L70 is the diagnosis code for Acne. This code falls under the section "Disorders of skin appendages" 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 are not included in L70. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where L70 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L70 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L70 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acne". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L70 is located in Section L60-L75 — "Disorders of skin appendages" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L70 has 8 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L70.0, L70.1, L70.2, L70.3, L70.4 and more.
Use L70 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acne" 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 Acne is L70.
No, L70 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L70 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L70 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.