Applies from L54 Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere
Code first
underlying disease.
MS-DRG index
Defines the logic of DRG(s) 606-607 in MDC 09.
Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)
695.89 Other specified erythematous conditions (approximate)
Medicare Code Edits (MCE v43.1 (April 2026))
Manifestation codes as principal diagnosis: Manifestation codes describe the manifestation of an underlying disease, not the disease itself, and are not allowed as principal diagnosis.
Diagnosis Index entries for L54
Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › in diseases classified elsewhere
Nearby codes
L54 Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere (this code)