Diagnosis Code

L53 OTHER ERYTHEMATOUS CONDITIONS


Code Information

Diagnosis Code: L53

Short Description: Other erythematous conditions

Long Description: Other erythematous conditions

The code L53 is NOT VALID for claim submission

Code Classification:

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)
    • Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)
      • Other erythematous conditions (L53)
        • L53 Other erythematous conditions

Code Version: 2022 ICD-10-CM


References to Index of Diseases and Injuries

The code L53 has the following ICD-10-CM references to the Index of Diseases and Injuries
  • Type 1 Excludes Notes:
    • erythema ab igne (@L59.0*)
    • erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (@L23*-@L25*)
    • erythema intertrigo (@L30.4*)

Similar Codes

ICD-10 Code ICD-10 Description
L53.0 Toxic erythema
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


This page was last updated on: 10/1/2023