ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Besnier's prurigo
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Prurigo (ferox) (gravis) (Hebrae) (Hebra's) (mitis) (simplex) › Besnier's”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Besnier's prurigo
The ICD-10-CM code for Besnier's prurigo is L20.0 (Besnier's prurigo).
Within L20 (atopic dermatitis), L20.0 is specifically for Besnier's prurigo. Related codes cover other atopic dermatitis (L20.8) and unspecified (L20.9).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
In MS-DRG v44.0, it is part of the grouping logic for DRG 606 (Minor Skin Disorders with MCC, relative weight 1.5728) and DRG 607 (Minor Skin Disorders without MCC, relative weight 0.8772), in MDC 09 (Diseases and Disorders of the Skin, Subcutaneous Tissue and Breast), as a principal or secondary diagnosis. The DRG a claim lands in depends on the principal diagnosis, procedures and any CC/MCC secondary diagnoses.
Common questions about Besnier's prurigo ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Besnier's prurigo?
- L20.0 — Besnier's prurigo.
Is L20.0 billable?
- Yes. L20.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L20.0 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L20.0 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L20.0 a CC or MCC?
- No. L20.0 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.