Nail disorders
In Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75), chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
8 billable codes under L60: none are a CC or MCC; none map to an HCC.
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Instructional notes
Also applies, from Disorders of skin appendages (L60-L75)
These notes sit on L60-L75 and apply to every code under it, including L60.
Excludes1: not coded here, use a different code
- congenital malformations of integument (Q84.-)
Official coding guidelines
From the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, FY 2027 (CMS and NCHS). Links open the PDF at the right page.
Covers assigning pressure ulcer codes by site and stage, including unstageable, healing, healed, and progressing ulcers, and coding healing or progressing non-pressure chronic ulcers.
- Pressure ulcer stage codes (page 58)
- Non-Pressure Chronic Ulcers (page 60)
All codes under L60
L60 can't be used on a claim. Pick a billable code below; grey headings group them.
L60 MS-DRGs
As the principal diagnosis, all 8 billable codes under L60 group to MS-DRG 606 or 607 (v44.0). Which one applies depends on procedures performed, secondary diagnoses (CC/MCC), and the patient's age and discharge status.
About the condition
Plain-language background from MedlinePlus (National Library of Medicine), not coding guidance.
Nail Diseases
Your toenails and fingernails protect the tissues of your toes and fingers. They are made up of layers of a hardened protein called keratin, which is also in your hair and skin. The health of your nails can be a clue to your overall health. Healthy nails are usually smooth and consistent in color. Specific types of nail discoloration and changes in growth rate can be signs of lung, heart, kidney, and liver diseases, as well as diabetes and anemia. White spots and vertical ridges are harmless.
Read more about nail diseases on MedlinePlusCode history
Valid since FY2016, when ICD-10-CM took effect on October 1, 2015. No changes since.