ICD-10-CM L12 is the diagnosis code for Pemphigoid. 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. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L12 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L12 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L12 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Pemphigoid". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L12 is located in Section L10-L14 — "Bullous disorders" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L12 has 6 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L12.0, L12.1, L12.2, L12.3, L12.8 and more.
Use L12 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Pemphigoid" 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 Pemphigoid is L12.
No, L12 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L12 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L12 include: herpes gestationis (O26.4-); impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1).
Yes, L12 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.