L85 ICD-10-CM Code: Other epidermal thickening
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L85Other epidermal thickening
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L85 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)
- 3
Category L85
Other epidermal thickening
- 4
Code L85
Other epidermal thickening
Codes under L85
L85 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 L85.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L85.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L85.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L85.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- hypertrophic disorders of the skin (L91.-)
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 L85 mean?
L85 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other epidermal thickening.”
Is L85 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L85 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 L85 located in ICD-10-CM?
L85 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99) (L80–L99), under category L85, Other epidermal thickening.
What coding notes are listed for L85?
No inclusion terms are listed for L85 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: hypertrophic disorders of the skin (L91.-).