L29.8

Non-Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Other pruritus

Use a more specific code (2 billable)
Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:

Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L20-L30Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)
L29Pruritus
L29.8Other pruritusNot billable
L29.81Cholestatic pruritusBillable
L29.89Other pruritusBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L29.8:

blockL20-L30
Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)
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chapterCH12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Code History

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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