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ICD-10 Code L12.1: Cicatricial pemphigoid
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents cicatricial pemphigoid in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L10-L14Bullous disorders
category
L12Pemphigoid
currentL12
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
Coverage-related procedures and services
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
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HCPCS J1569high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
HCPCS J1557high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
HCPCS J1561high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
HCPCS J1568high
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Source: CMS coverage guidance
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 34250006high
Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 76092003high
Benign mucous membrane pemphigoid with ocular involvement
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 402442000high
Brunsting-Perry type cicatricial pemphigoid
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 414061000high
Drug-induced cicatricial pemphigoid
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 866046008high
Mucous membrane pemphigoid of penile mucosa
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 707986004high
Mucous membrane pemphigoid with oesophageal involvement
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L12.1
Common synonyms
Cicatricial pemphigoid
Frequently asked questions
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