ICD-10 Code L53.3 – Other chronic figurate erythema (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L53.3 – Other chronic figurate erythema
What it is
L53.3 identifies other chronic figurate erythema, a persistent skin redness that forms ring-shaped, arc-shaped, or other figurate patterns. Use it when the record describes a chronic erythematous eruption without a more specific diagnosis.
Clinical signs
Clinical features vary; refer to documentation. Typical notes may describe recurrent or lasting erythematous plaques with annular, serpiginous, or polycyclic borders, often with central clearing or expanding margins.
When to use this code
Use L53.3 when the clinician documents chronic figurate erythema and does not name a more specific subtype. It also fits cases where the pattern is described, but the cause or exact dermatologic diagnosis remains unspecified. Check documentation if the record suggests another erythema category.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for acute erythema, simple rash, or clearly diagnosed erythema migrans, tinea, or other distinct skin disorders. If the chart names a different condition, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Code from the provider’s exact wording; if “chronic figurate erythema” is not documented, verify whether a more specific diagnosis is available.