Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with L81

  • Q82.5 - birthmark NOS (Q82.5)
  • Q85.89 - Peutz-Jeghers syndrome (Q85.89)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • nevus - see Alphabetical Index

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