L93 Lupus erythematosus

Non-billable header with 3 child codes.

Excludes1 (never code together)

• lupus exedens (A18.4)
• lupus vulgaris (A18.4)
• scleroderma (M34.-)
• systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)

Use additional code

• code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Applies from L93 Lupus erythematosus

Excludes1 (never code together)

• lupus exedens (A18.4)
• lupus vulgaris (A18.4)
• scleroderma (M34.-)
• systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)

Use additional code

• code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Codes under L93

• L93.0 Discoid lupus erythematosus
• L93.1 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
• L93.2 Other local lupus erythematosus

Code annotations containing back-references to L93

Back-references to L93

• Type 2 Excludes: A18.4 Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue ("lupus erythematosus (L93.-)")

Back-references to L93

• Type 2 Excludes: A18.4 Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue ("lupus erythematosus (L93.-)")

Nearby codes

• L93 Lupus erythematosus (this code)
• L93.0 Discoid lupus erythematosus
• L93.1 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
• L93.2 Other local lupus erythematosus