L49.6

Billable

ChapterL00–L99

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Official Description

Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).

General instructions are available for the parent sections:

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

L49-L54Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)

L49Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

L49.6Exfoliation due to erythematous condition involving 60-69 percent of body surface

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L49.6:

categoryL49

Exfoliation due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

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blockL49-L54

Urticaria and erythema (L49-L54)

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chapterCH12

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

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to L49.6. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

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Exfoliation1 unique routes

due to erythematous conditions according to extent of body surface involved

60-69 percent of body surface→L49.6

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 606

Minor Skin Disorders with MCC

DRG 607

Minor Skin Disorders without MCC

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