L90 ICD-10-CM Code: Atrophic disorders of skin
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Code definition
Official description
L90Atrophic disorders of skin
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Classification
Where L90 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 L90
Atrophic disorders of skin
- 4
Code L90
Atrophic disorders of skin
More specific choices
Codes under L90
L90 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
L90.0Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus
L90.1Anetoderma of Schweninger-Buzzi
L90.2Anetoderma of Jadassohn-Pellizzari
L90.3Atrophoderma of Pasini and Pierini
L90.4Acrodermatitis chronica atrophicans
L90.5Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
L90.6Striae atrophicae
L90.8Other atrophic disorders of skin
L90.9Atrophic disorder of skin, unspecified
Documentation details
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L90.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L90.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L90.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L90.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L90.
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Source and release
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L90 mean?
L90 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Atrophic disorders of skin.”
Is L90 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L90 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 L90 located in ICD-10-CM?
L90 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 L90, Atrophic disorders of skin.
What coding notes are listed for L90?
No inclusion terms are listed for L90 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.
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