U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L70 ICD-10-CM Code: Acne

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

Code definition

Official description

L70

Acne

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

Classification

Where L70 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

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

  2. 2

    Section

    Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)

  3. 3

    Category L70

    Acne

  4. 4

    Code L70

    Acne

More specific choices

Codes under L70

L70 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L70.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L70.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L70.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L70.

Excludes2

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

  • acne keloid (L73.0)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L70 mean?

L70 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Acne.”

Is L70 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. L70 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 L70 located in ICD-10-CM?

L70 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75) (L60–L75), under category L70, Acne.

What coding notes are listed for L70?

No inclusion terms are listed for L70 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: acne keloid (L73.0).

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