Dry Skin ICD-10-CM Codes

Dry Skin ICD-10-CM Codes

Read this short guide to learn about Dry Skin ICD codes you can use!

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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What dry skin ICD-10 codes can I use?

If you're looking for dry skin ICD codes, please note that there are no ICD-10 codes that mention dry skin in their names. That doesn't mean there aren't any, though.

There is one code you can use for cases of dry skin in general, and that's L85.3 - Xerosis cutis. This ICD-10 code is meant for patients confirmed to have xerosis cutis. If you're wondering what this has to do with dry skin, xerosis cutis is the medical term for cases of dry skin that are more severe than usual. It's just xerosis for regular cases.

Just a tip for when you're searching for ICD-10 codes: if you're unable to find anything using laymen's terms for medical problems, try searching for them using medical terms. You have a better chance of pulling something.

Is this dry skin ICD-10 code billable?

Yes. This ICD-10 code for dry skin is valid and billable.

Clinical information about dry skin

Dry skin, sometimes referred to as xerosis (or xerosis cutis if the dryness is severe), is one of the most common skin conditions. It's also sometimes referred to as a skin type. Dry skin is characterized by the lack of moisture in the epidermis. The epidermis is the outermost layer of our skin.

It's one of the most common skin conditions because any of the following can cause it:

  • Getting older
  • Dry and cold weather and climates
  • Prolonged hot baths or showers
  • Soaps and cleansers that are considered harsh (those that strip skin of their natural moisture)
  • Genetics

This common disorder of the skin is characterized by roughness. The skin becomes rough because of the lack of moisture. Those who have dry skin will feel tightness in the dry areas. It can even lead to shedding dead skin flakes, and affected areas might be itchy.

Do note that this only affects the surface of the skin. It doesn't affect the skin's subcutaneous tissue.

Synonyms include

  • Xerosis
  • Xerosis cutis
  • Desiccation eczema
  • Dry eczema
  • Dry skin dermatitis
  • Severe dry skin
  • Chapped skin
  • Dry skin accompanying contact dermatitis
  • Dry skin accompanying stasis dermatitis
  • Dry skin accompanying a skin disorder

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Commonly asked questions

Some medical conditions can cause dry skin, such as thyroid disease, kidney disease, and diabetes. Certain medications can also cause dry skin, like antihistamines and diuretics.

Something as simple as keeping oneself hydrated can prevent dry skin. Other methods include using mild soaps and cleansers, moisturizing regularly, and wearing the proper clothing during harsh weather conditions.

Yes. If left untreated for too long, dry skin can cause the affected area to crack open and bleed. The wounds that result from these cracks are exposed. Harmful bacteria can enter these wounds and cause infections.

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