ICD-10-CM L83 is the diagnosis code for Acanthosis nigricans. This code falls under the section "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Understanding where L83 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L83 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L83 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acanthosis nigricans". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L83 is located in Section L80-L99 — "Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L83 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acanthosis nigricans" 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 Acanthosis nigricans is L83.
Yes, L83 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L83 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L83 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.