1. L93 Lupus erythematosus

    Use additional code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

    Excludes1

    • lupus exedens (A18.4)
    • lupus vulgaris (A18.4)
    • scleroderma (M34.-)
    • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)
    1. L93.0 Discoid lupus erythematosus

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Lupus erythematosus NOS
    2. L93.1 Subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus

    3. L93.2 Other local lupus erythematosus

      Inclusion term(s):

      • Lupus erythematosus profundus
      • Lupus panniculitis
Abbreviations used here:

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.