ICD-10 Code L95 – Vasculitis Limited to Skin, Not Elsewhere Classified (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L95 – Vasculitis limited to skin, not elsewhere classified
What it is
L95 identifies vasculitis confined to the skin, without evidence that the blood vessel inflammation is part of a systemic vasculitis. Use it when the documentation states skin-limited vasculitis and no other specific subtype is named.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include purpura, palpable purpura, or other inflammatory skin lesions on the lower legs or elsewhere. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation and the specific diagnosis recorded by the clinician.
When to use this code
Use L95 when the provider documents cutaneous vasculitis, vasculitis limited to skin, or another skin-only vasculitis diagnosis. It may apply when the note confirms the condition is not associated with systemic involvement. If the record names a more specific vasculitis type, code that diagnosis instead.
Do not use for
Do not use L95 for systemic vasculitis or when vasculitis is part of another defined disease process. Check documentation if the note only mentions a rash, purpura, or inflammation without confirming vasculitis.
Coding tip
Code L95 only when the documentation clearly supports vasculitis limited to the skin and no more specific ICD-10-CM option is identified.