ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for acquired xeroderma
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Xeroderma › acquired”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding acquired xeroderma
The ICD-10-CM code for acquired xeroderma is L85.0 (Acquired ichthyosis). The official index lists 7 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on L85.0.
Within L85 (other epidermal thickening), L85.0 is specifically for acquired ichthyosis. Related codes cover acquired keratosis [keratoderma] palmaris et plantaris (L85.1), keratosis punctata (palmaris et plantaris) (L85.2), xerosis cutis (L85.3), other specified epidermal thickening (L85.8) and epidermal thickening, unspecified (L85.9).
Don't report L85.0 together with the conditions in its Excludes1 note: congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
More specific acquired xeroderma codes (official index)
- eyelid H01.149 — Xeroderma of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid
- left H01.146 — Xeroderma of left eye, unspecified eyelid
- lower H01.145 — Xeroderma of left lower eyelid
- upper H01.144 — Xeroderma of left upper eyelid
- right H01.143 — Xeroderma of right eye, unspecified eyelid
- lower H01.142 — Xeroderma of right lower eyelid
- upper H01.141 — Xeroderma of right upper eyelid
Don't confuse with (Excludes1 for L85.0)
- congenital ichthyosis (Q80.-)
Common questions about acquired xeroderma ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for acquired xeroderma?
- L85.0 — Acquired ichthyosis. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: H01.149, H01.146, H01.145, H01.144 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for eyelid acquired xeroderma?
- H01.149 — Xeroderma of unspecified eye, unspecified eyelid.
Is L85.0 billable?
- Yes. L85.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L85.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L85.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L85.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. L85.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.