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L70.0 — Acne vulgaris
L70.0
What this code means
Acne vulgaris is the common form of acne: blocked pores, spots and inflammation of the face, chest and back, mainly in teenagers.
Also called: acne, acne vulgaris.
When this code is used
Used for acne vulgaris.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code L70.0 belongs to Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which covers codes L00–L99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L70.0?
L70.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Acne vulgaris”. Acne vulgaris is the common form of acne: blocked pores, spots and inflammation of the face, chest and back, mainly in teenagers.
When is code L70.0 used?
Used for acne vulgaris. It belongs to Chapter 12 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.