L52 Erythema nodosum

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• tuberculous erythema nodosum (A18.4)

Applies from L52 Erythema nodosum

Excludes1 (never code together)

• tuberculous erythema nodosum (A18.4)

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 595-596 in MDC 09.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 695.2 Erythema nodosum

Code annotations containing back-references to L52

Back-references to L52

• Code First: M14.8 Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere ("erythema nodosum (L52)")

Back-references to L52

• Code First: M14.8 Arthropathies in other specified diseases classified elsewhere ("erythema nodosum (L52)")

Diagnosis Index entries for L52

• Arthritis, arthritic (acute) (chronic) (nonpyogenic) (subacute) › due to or associated with › erythema › nodosum
• Arthritis, arthritic (acute) (chronic) (nonpyogenic) (subacute) › in (due to) › erythema › nodosum
• Arthropathy › in (due to) › erythema › nodosum
• Dermatitis (eczematous) › contusiformis
• Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › induratum (nontuberculous)
• Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › nodosum

Nearby codes

• L52 Erythema nodosum (this code)