L26 Exfoliative dermatitis

Billable

Block: Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)

Includes

  • Hebra's pityriasis

Excludes 1 (cannot be coded together)

  • Ritter's disease (L00)
This category is a complete, billable diagnosis code.

No additional specificity is required — submit L26 directly on claims and documentation without a subcode extension.

Last reviewed: September 2026