ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Pigmentation (abnormal) (anomaly) iron: L81.8
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pigmentation (abnormal) (anomaly) iron" to L81.8, Other specified disorders of pigmentation. L81.8 is a billable code.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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More specific codes in L81
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- L81Other disorders of pigmentationHeader
- L81.0Postinflammatory hyperpigmentationBillable
- L81.1ChloasmaBillable
- L81.2FrecklesBillable
- L81.3Cafe au lait spotsBillable
- L81.4Other melanin hyperpigmentationBillable
- L81.5Leukoderma, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- L81.6Other disorders of diminished melanin formationBillable
- L81.7Pigmented purpuric dermatosisBillable
- L81.8Other specified disorders of pigmentationBillable
- L81.9Disorder of pigmentation, unspecifiedBillable
Excludes1
Excludes1 means these codes are not reported together.
From L81. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From L81. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
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Related conditions
Related pages
- L81.8 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category L81Every code under it
- Chapter 12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Pigmentation (abnormal) (anomaly) iron?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Pigmentation (abnormal) (anomaly) iron" to L81.8, Other specified disorders of pigmentation. L81.8 is a billable code.
Is L81.8 billable?
Yes. L81.8 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to L81.8?
The CDC tabular list gives 2 Excludes1 notes (not coded together), 1 Excludes2 note (may be coded together when both are documented) for L81.8 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is L81.8 in?
Chapter 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.