L87 ICD-10-CM Code: Transepidermal elimination disorders
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L87Transepidermal elimination disorders
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L87 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 L87
Transepidermal elimination disorders
- 4
Code L87
Transepidermal elimination disorders
Codes under L87
L87 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 L87.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L87.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L87.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L87.
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 L87 mean?
L87 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Transepidermal elimination disorders.”
Is L87 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L87 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 L87 located in ICD-10-CM?
L87 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 L87, Transepidermal elimination disorders.
What coding notes are listed for L87?
No inclusion terms are listed for L87 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: granuloma annulare (perforating) (L92.0). No Excludes2 note is listed.