Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L12.3 is the diagnosis code for Acquired epidermolysis bullosa. 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 L12.3. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L12.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L12.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L12.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acquired epidermolysis bullosa". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L12.3 is L12 ("Pemphigoid"). L12.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L12.3 is located in Section L10-L14 — "Bullous disorders" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L12.3 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L12.30, L12.31, L12.35.
Use L12.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acquired epidermolysis bullosa" 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 Acquired epidermolysis bullosa is L12.3.
No, L12.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L12.3 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L12.3 include: epidermolysis bullosa (congenital) (Q81.-).
Yes, L12.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.