ICD-10 Code L87.8 – Other transepidermal elimination disorders (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L87.8 – Other transepidermal elimination disorders
What it is
L87.8 identifies other disorders in which skin material is eliminated through the epidermis. Use it when the diagnosis is a transepidermal elimination disorder not named by a more specific code.
Clinical signs
Findings may include papules, nodules, or plaques with central keratotic material or crust. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for the exact disorder and lesion description.
When to use this code
Use L87.8 when the provider documents a transepidermal elimination disorder that does not fit a more specific ICD-10 category. It is appropriate when the record clearly supports this diagnosis and no narrower code is available. Check documentation if the lesion type is uncertain.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for common inflammatory rashes, infections, or isolated skin ulcers without transepidermal elimination. If the note names a specific disorder, code that condition instead.
Coding tip
Code the documented diagnosis exactly and verify whether a more specific L87 code applies before selecting L87.8.