ICD-10 Code L95.9 – Vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L95.9 – Vasculitis limited to the skin, unspecified
What it is
L95.9 identifies vasculitis limited to the skin when the type is not further specified. Use it for cutaneous small-vessel inflammation documented as skin-only, without a named subtype.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include purpura, petechiae, or other inflammatory skin lesions confined to the skin. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for whether systemic involvement is absent.
When to use this code
Use L95.9 when the record states vasculitis affects only the skin and does not name a more specific diagnosis. It also fits when the clinician documents cutaneous vasculitis but leaves the subtype unspecified. Check documentation if the note suggests systemic disease or another defined vasculitis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for vasculitis with systemic involvement or for a more specific cutaneous vasculitis diagnosis. If the documentation names another disorder, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Confirm the chart says “limited to the skin” before assigning L95.9.