Question 1

Is L82 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L82 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 L82 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L82 represents Seborrheic keratosis. 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 L82 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L82 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 L82?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L82 is section:L80-L99 (Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions should be coded separately from L82?

Accepted Answer

Code L82 has Type 2 Excludes including: seborrheic dermatitis (L21.-). These conditions are not included in L82 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

L822026

Excludes211Not included here

Includes3Included conditions

Excluded By1Codes that exclude this one

Is L82 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L82 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L82 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L82?

What conditions should be coded separately from L82?