U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L54 ICD-10-CM Code: Erythema 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

L54

Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere

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

Classification

Where L54 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)

  3. 3

    Category L54

    Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere

  4. 4

    Code L54

    Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L54.

Code first

  • underlying disease.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L54.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L54.

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for L54.

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 L54 mean?

L54 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere.”

Is L54 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L54 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 L54 located in ICD-10-CM?

L54 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54) (L49–L54), under category L54, Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere.

What coding notes are listed for L54?

No inclusion terms are listed for L54 in this reference record. Code-first instructions: underlying disease.. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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