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.
Code definition
Official description
L12Pemphigoid
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where L12 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Bullous disorders (L10-L14)
- 3
Category L12
Pemphigoid
- 4
Code L12
Pemphigoid
More specific choices
Codes under L12
L12 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Documentation details
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.
Transparency
Source and release
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM sourceCode-specific guidance
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.
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