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L85.3 — Xerosis cutis
L85.3
What this code means
Xerosis cutis is abnormally dry skin, common in older adults and in cold weather, causing roughness and itching.
Also called: xerosis, dry skin.
When this code is used
Used for xerosis cutis.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code L85.3 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.
Related symptoms
Related anatomy
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L85.3?
L85.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Xerosis cutis”. Xerosis cutis is abnormally dry skin, common in older adults and in cold weather, causing roughness and itching.
When is code L85.3 used?
Used for xerosis cutis. 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.