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L12 ICD-10-CM Code: Pemphigoid

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Official description

L12

Pemphigoid

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Where L12 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

    Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Bullous disorders (L10-L14)

  3. 3

    Category L12

    Pemphigoid

  4. 4

    Code L12

    Pemphigoid

Codes under L12

L12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

L12.0Bullous pemphigoidL12.1Cicatricial pemphigoidL12.2Chronic bullous disease of childhoodL12.3Acquired epidermolysis bullosaL12.8Other pemphigoidL12.9Pemphigoid, unspecified

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L12.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L12.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L12.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • herpes gestationis (O26.4-)
  • impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for L12.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L12 mean?

L12 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pemphigoid.”

Is L12 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. L12 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is L12 located in ICD-10-CM?

L12 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Bullous disorders (L10-L14) (L10–L14), under category L12, Pemphigoid.

What coding notes are listed for L12?

No inclusion terms are listed for L12 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: herpes gestationis (O26.4-); impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.