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ICD-10-CM Codes
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L00-L99
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
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L49-L54
Urticaria and erythema
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L52-
Erythema nodosum
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2019 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L52
Erythema nodosum
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
- L52 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
- The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L52 became effective on October 1, 2018.
- This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L52 - other international versions of ICD-10 L52 may differ.
Type 1 ExcludesType 1 Excludes Help
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes. It means "not coded here". A type 1 excludes note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as L52. A type 1 excludes note is for used for when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
The following code(s) above
L52 contain annotation back-references
Annotation Back-References
In this context, annotation back-references refer to codes that contain:
- Applicable To annotations, or
- Code Also annotations, or
- Code First annotations, or
- Excludes1 annotations, or
- Excludes2 annotations, or
- Includes annotations, or
- Note annotations, or
- Use Additional annotations
that may be applicable to
L52:
- An erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral. These nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms. They undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas. This condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.
- Erythematous eruption commonly associated with drug reactions or infection and characterized by inflammatory nodules that are usually tender, multiple, and bilateral; these nodules are located predominantly on the shins with less common occurrence on the thighs and forearms; they undergo characteristic color changes ending in temporary bruise-like areas; this condition usually subsides in 3-6 weeks without scarring or atrophy.
ICD-10-CM L52 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group(s) (MS-DRG v36.0):
- 595 Major skin disorders with mcc
- 596 Major skin disorders without mcc
Convert L52 to ICD-9-CM
Code History
- 2016 (effective 10/1/2015): New code (first year of non-draft ICD-10-CM)
- 2017 (effective 10/1/2016): No change
- 2018 (effective 10/1/2017): No change
- 2019 (effective 10/1/2018): No change
Code annotations containing back-references to L52:
- Arthritis, arthritic (acute) (chronic) (nonpyogenic) (subacute) M19.90
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M19.90
Unspecified osteoarthritis, unspecified site
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Arthrosis NOS
- Arthritis NOS
- Osteoarthritis NOS
- Arthropathy M12.9 - see also Arthritis
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M12.9
Arthropathy, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
- Dermatitis (eczematous) L30.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L30.9
Dermatitis, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
- Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) L53.9
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L53.9
Erythematous condition, unspecified
2016 2017 2018 2019 Billable/Specific Code
Applicable To- Erythema NOS
- Erythroderma NOS
ICD-10-CM Codes Adjacent To L52
L50.9 Urticaria, unspecified
L51.0 Nonbullous erythema multiforme
L51.1 Stevens-Johnson syndrome
L51.2 Toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell]
L51.3 Stevens-Johnson syndrome-toxic epidermal necrolysis overlap syndrome
L51.8 Other erythema multiforme
L51.9 Erythema multiforme, unspecified
L52
Erythema nodosum
L53 Other erythematous conditions
L53.1 Erythema annulare centrifugum
L53.2 Erythema marginatum
L53.3 Other chronic figurate erythema
L53.8 Other specified erythematous conditions
L53.9 Erythematous condition, unspecified
L54 Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere
L55.0 Sunburn of first degree
Reimbursement claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015 require the use of ICD-10-CM codes.
