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L29 ICD-10-CM Code: Pruritus

L29 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 7 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.

Official description

L29

Pruritus

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

Billable codes under L29

L29 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.

Where L29 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 L29

    Pruritus

  4. 4

    Code L29

    Pruritus

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

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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 7 billable codes beneath it 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.