The ICD-10-CM code for melanosis is L81.4 — Other melanin hyperpigmentation. This is the code the Alphabetic Index gives for melanosis with no further qualifier, valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Billable
Which melanosis code should you use?
The Alphabetic Index lists 11 codes under Melanosis. Which one applies depends on the qualifier documented in the record — the type, site, cause, or associated condition. Find the qualifier below, then verify the code in the Tabular List before using it.
Other congenital malformations of anterior segment of eye
Index terms and codes are reproduced from the official ICD-10-CM FY2027 release. The Alphabetic Index is a finding aid — a code must always be verified in the Tabular List before it is reported. Data sources