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ICD-10 Code L30.5: Pityriasis alba
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 pityriasis alba 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
L20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
category
L30Other and unspecified dermatitis
currentL30
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
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 402298003high
Diffuse pityriasis alba
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 402297008high
Localised pityriasis alba
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 402296004high
Pityriasis alba
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 200767005high
Pityriasis simplex
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 778075008high
Pityriasis simplex capitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L30.5
Common synonyms
Pityriasis alba
Frequently asked questions
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