L82.1 — Other seborrheic keratosis

L82.1

ICD-10 Chapter 12: Skin & Subcutaneous Tissue — illustrative image
Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99) — illustrative image

What this code means

Seborrhoeic keratosis is a common benign, warty, 'stuck-on' skin growth of older adults.

Also called: seborrheic keratosis, seborrhoeic keratosis, senile wart.

When this code is used

Used for seborrhoeic keratosis.

Where it sits in ICD-10-CM

Code L82.1 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 L82.1?

L82.1 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Other seborrheic keratosis”. Seborrhoeic keratosis is a common benign, warty, 'stuck-on' skin growth of older adults.

When is code L82.1 used?

Used for seborrhoeic keratosis. It belongs to Chapter 12 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

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