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ICD-10 Code L93.2: Other local lupus erythematosus
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 other local lupus erythematosus 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
L80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
category
L93Lupus erythematosus
currentL93
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Lupus erythematosus profundus
- Lupus panniculitis
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
DermatologistHematologist
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 838359008high
Acute cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 238928005high
Chilblain lupus erythematosus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1396677000high
Chronic cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 7119001high
Cutaneous lupus erythematosus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 403494007high
Discoid lupus erythematosus of mucous membranes
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1220590003high
Familial chilblain lupus erythematosus
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L93.2
Common synonyms
Other local lupus erythematosus
Frequently asked questions
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