Chapter XII · L00-L99
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
72 categories and 400 codes in 8 blocks, from the Master Industry Table 2021. Open a category for its codes and their markers.
L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Block 121 · 7 categories
L10-L14Bullous disorders
Block 122 · 5 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| L10 | Pemphigus | 9 | 8 |
| L11 | Other acantholytic disorders | 5 | 4 |
| L12 | Pemphigoid | 7 | 6 |
| L13 | Other bullous disorders | 5 | 4 |
| L14 | Bullous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | 1 | 1 |
L20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
Block 123 · 11 categories
L40-L45Papulosquamous disorders
Block 124 · 6 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| L40 | Psoriasis | 9 | 8 |
| L41 | Parapsoriasis | 9 | 8 |
| L42 | Pityriasis rosea | 1 | 1 |
| L43 | Lichen planus | 7 | 6 |
| L44 | Other papulosquamous disorders | 8 | 7 |
| L45 | Papulosquamous disorders in diseases classified elsewhere | 1 | 1 |
L50-L54Urticaria and erythema
Block 125 · 5 categories
| Category | Title | Codes | Valid for use |
|---|---|---|---|
| L50 | Urticaria | 10 | 9 |
| L51 | Erythema multiforme | 6 | 5 |
| L52 | Erythema nodosum | 1 | 1 |
| L53 | Other erythematous conditions | 7 | 6 |
| L54 | Erythema in diseases classified elsewhere | 3 | 2 |
L55-L59Radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Block 126 · 5 categories
L60-L75Disorders of skin appendages
Block 127 · 14 categories
L80-L99Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Block 128 · 19 categories
Source and terms
Reproduced from the national table, unaltered.
The Department publishes the table for the industry to load. The ICD-10 Master Industry Table page
Codes and descriptions: ICD-10 Master Industry Table (MIT) 2021, published 16 March 2021 by the National Department of Health, Republic of South Africa. ® National Department of Health: all rights reserved. Reproduced for reference without alteration.
ICD-10 is the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, © World Health Organization. The WHO ICD-10 descriptions appear as published in the MIT.
Prescribed Minimum Benefit (PMB) and Chronic Disease List (CDL) markers: Council for Medical Schemes, PMB Coded List, as read by GreenNotes. Benefit decisions rest with each medical scheme.
Source file: ICD-10_MIT_2021_Excel_16-March_2021.xlsx. Found an error in a code or description? Write to help@greennotes.co.za.
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