L93 ICD-10-CM Code: Lupus erythematosus
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L93Lupus erythematosus
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L93 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 L93
Lupus erythematosus
- 4
Code L93
Lupus erythematosus
Codes under L93
L93 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 L93.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L93.
Use additional code
- code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
- lupus exedens (A18.4)
- lupus vulgaris (A18.4)
- scleroderma (M34.-)
- systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L93.
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 L93 mean?
L93 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Lupus erythematosus.”
Is L93 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L93 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 L93 located in ICD-10-CM?
L93 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 L93, Lupus erythematosus.
What coding notes are listed for L93?
No inclusion terms are listed for L93 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5). Excludes1 notes: lupus exedens (A18.4); lupus vulgaris (A18.4); scleroderma (M34.-); systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-). No Excludes2 note is listed.