Question 1

Is L43 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L43 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L43 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L43 represents Lichen planus. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code L43 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L43 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L43?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L43 is section:L40-L45 (Papulosquamous disorders (L40-L45)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L43?

Accepted Answer

Code L43 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: lichen planopilaris (L66.1-). These conditions cannot be coded together with L43 as they represent different diagnoses.

L432026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes210Not included here

Is L43 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L43 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L43 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L43?

What conditions are excluded from L43?