ICD-10 Code L81.5 – Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L81.5 – Leukoderma, not elsewhere classified
What it is
Leukoderma means loss of skin pigment, creating lighter or white patches on the skin. Use this code when the record identifies leukoderma and does not specify a more precise cause.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include well-demarcated areas of hypopigmentation or depigmentation. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the distribution, extent, and any associated skin changes.
When to use this code
Use L81.5 when the clinician documents leukoderma as the diagnosis and no other coded condition better explains the pigment loss. It is also appropriate when the note describes white skin patches without a more specific etiology. Check documentation if the cause is post-inflammatory, drug-related, or part of another disorder.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for vitiligo, albinism, or other specifically documented pigment disorders. If the chart names a different underlying condition, code that diagnosis instead.
Coding tip
Code the documented cause first when leukoderma is secondary to another condition.