U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L26 ICD-10-CM Code: Exfoliative dermatitis

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

Code definition

Official description

L26

Exfoliative dermatitis

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

Classification

Where L26 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)

  3. 3

    Category L26

    Exfoliative dermatitis

  4. 4

    Code L26

    Exfoliative dermatitis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Hebra's pityriasis

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L26.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L26.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • Ritter's disease (L00)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for L26.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

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.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L26 mean?

L26 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Exfoliative dermatitis.”

Is L26 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L26 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is L26 located in ICD-10-CM?

L26 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) (L20–L30), under category L26, Exfoliative dermatitis.

What coding notes are listed for L26?

Its listed inclusion terms are Hebra's pityriasis. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: Ritter's disease (L00). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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