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L98.9 — Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
L98.9
What this code means
A disorder of the skin or tissue beneath it recorded without further detail.
Also called: skin disorder.
When this code is used
Used for disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code L98.9 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 anatomy
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L98.9?
L98.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified”. A disorder of the skin or tissue beneath it recorded without further detail.
When is code L98.9 used?
Used for disorder of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. 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.