L29 ICD-10-CM Code: Pruritus
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L29Pruritus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L29 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)
- 3
Category L29
Pruritus
- 4
Code L29
Pruritus
Codes under L29
L29 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L29.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L29.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L29.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- neurotic excoriation (L98.1)
- psychogenic pruritus (F45.8)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L29.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L29 mean?
L29 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Pruritus.”
Is L29 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L29 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 L29 located in ICD-10-CM?
L29 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) (L20–L30), under category L29, Pruritus.
What coding notes are listed for L29?
No inclusion terms are listed for L29 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: neurotic excoriation (L98.1); psychogenic pruritus (F45.8). No Excludes2 note is listed.