L53 ICD-10-CM Code: Other erythematous conditions
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L53Other erythematous conditions
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L53 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)
- 3
Category L53
Other erythematous conditions
- 4
Code L53
Other erythematous conditions
Codes under L53
L53 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 L53.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L53.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L53.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- erythema ab igne (L59.0)
- erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (L23-L25)
- erythema intertrigo (L30.4)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L53.
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 L53 mean?
L53 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other erythematous conditions.”
Is L53 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L53 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 L53 located in ICD-10-CM?
L53 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54) (L49–L54), under category L53, Other erythematous conditions.
What coding notes are listed for L53?
No inclusion terms are listed for L53 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: erythema ab igne (L59.0); erythema due to external agents in contact with skin (L23-L25); erythema intertrigo (L30.4). No Excludes2 note is listed.