U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L45 ICD-10-CM Code: Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Code definition

Official description

L45

Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Classification

Where L45 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Papulosquamous disorders (L40-L45)

  3. 3

    Category L45

    Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code L45

    Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L45.

Code first

  • underlying disease.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L45.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L45.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for L45.

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 L45 mean?

L45 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is L45 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L45 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 L45 located in ICD-10-CM?

L45 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Papulosquamous disorders (L40-L45) (L40–L45), under category L45, Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for L45?

No inclusion terms are listed for L45 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease.. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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