L41.8 ICD-10-CM Code: Other parapsoriasis
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FY 2026 Apr update / Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) / Papulosquamous disorders (L40-L45)
L41.8
Billable / SpecificICD-10-CMOfficial ICD-10-CMCodebook guidanceOther parapsoriasis
A skin condition involving inflammation and scaling that doesn't fit into the other specified categories of parapsoriasis.
Buddy Insight
This code captures other specified forms of parapsoriasis not classified under specific subtypes.
CMS-HCC V28
00
RAF 0
CMS-HCC V24
00
RAF 0
ACA/HHS
00
RAF 0
ESRD/PACE
00
RAF 0
RXHCC
MappedHCC 316
RAF 0.0
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Inclusion Terms
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list inclusion terms for L41.8 in this effective period.
Excludes 2
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Excludes 2 notes for L41.8 in this effective period.
Related Child Codes
Includes
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Includes notes for L41.8 in this effective period.
Excludes 1
Official- poikiloderma vasculare atrophicans (L94.5)
Code First
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Code First sequencing instructions for L41.8 in this effective period.
Use Additional
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Use Additional Code instructions for L41.8 in this effective period.
Code Also
OfficialICD-10-CM does not list Code Also instructions for L41.8 in this effective period.
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MEAT Support
Audit Caution
Common Mistakes
Last updated: FY2026 ICD-10-CM Apr update, Apr 1, 2026 through Sep 30, 2026. CMS-HCC V28 is 100% phased in for payment year 2026.
Is L41.8 an HCC code?
No. L41.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to any HCC category in V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC.
HCC Category Mapping
RAF weights shown are the community, non-dual, aged base weights from the CMS risk adjustment model file. Actual per-patient RAF contribution depends on member segment, interactions, and the model year used by the payer. V28 is the CMS-HCC model phased in over payment years 2024–2026; V24 remains in use during the transition and for historical data.
MEAT Criteria for L41.8
For L41.8to count as a valid HCC diagnosis in a given encounter, the provider's documentation must show MEAT: Monitor, Evaluate, Assess, or Treat. A diagnosis from a prior year does not carry forward automatically, it has to be re-documented and supported each calendar year.
- MMonitor: signs, symptoms, disease progression, or lab trending documented in the note
- EEvaluate: test results, medication response, or physical findings reviewed by the provider
- AAssess: explicit mention in the assessment or plan with acknowledgment of status
- TTreat: medication, referral, procedure, therapy, or counseling tied to the diagnosis
Only one of M/E/A/T is required to support the code, but the documentation must be specific enough to show that the provider actually addressed L41.8 during that encounter, not just copy-forwarded from a problem list.
What This Code Means
L41.8 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other parapsoriasis. A skin condition involving inflammation and scaling that doesn't fit into the other specified categories of parapsoriasis. L41.8 sits in the ICD-10-CM chapter for diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (l00-l99), within the section covering papulosquamous disorders (l40-l45).
L41.8 is a billable ICD-10-CM code but does not map to a payment HCC under the CMS-HCC V28, V24, ESRD, or RxHCC risk adjustment models. It can be reported on Medicare Advantage encounter data submissions but it does not contribute to a beneficiary's RAF score and therefore does not affect risk-adjusted payments to the plan.
Does not map to any CMS-HCC in V28, V24, or ESRD models. Maps only to RxHCC 316 (Psoriasis and Other Papulosquamous Disorders) for prescription drug risk adjustment. No direct Medicare Advantage RAF score impact. Coders reviewing L41.8 should check whether additional documentation would support a more specific child code in the same hierarchy that does map to a payment HCC, capturing the correct specificity is the highest-impact RAF improvement available within accurate coding.
HCC Buddy maintains structured V28 and V24 mapping, RAF weights, and MEAT documentation criteria for L41.8 sourced directly from the CMS-HCC risk adjustment model files and the CMS ICD-10-CM code set.
Coding Tips
Clinical Significance
This code captures other specified forms of parapsoriasis not classified under specific subtypes. Parapsoriasis is a group of chronic dermatoses that can share features with both benign inflammatory conditions and early cutaneous lymphoma. Accurate classification within this spectrum is essential for determining surveillance intensity and treatment approach.
Documentation Requirements
- ✓Provider documentation of the specific parapsoriasis variant
- ✓Clinical description of lesion morphology and distribution
- ✓Biopsy findings if available
- ✓Assessment of malignant transformation risk
- ✓Current treatment and monitoring plan
- ✓Evidence the condition was evaluated during the encounter
Commonly Confused Codes
- •L41.9 (Parapsoriasis, unspecified) — use L41.8 when a specific variant is named but lacks its own code
- •L41.3 (Small plaque parapsoriasis) — use the specific code when this type is documented
- •L41.4 (Large plaque parapsoriasis) — use the specific code when this type is documented
- •L41.5 (Retiform parapsoriasis) — use the specific code when this type is documented