L12.1: Cicatricial pemphigoid
L12.1, cicatricial pemphigoid, is listed as a covered diagnosis in 9 Medicare billing and coding articles that apply to 36 HCPCS Level II codes, including J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…), J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…), J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…). The articles come from 6 Medicare contractors. A listed diagnosis supports medical necessity only; coverage still depends on the LCD's criteria and on documentation in the medical record.
HCPCS Level II codes with L12.1 as a covered diagnosis
| Code | Description | Medicare coverage | DMEPOS fee 2026 (state range) | Articles listing it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J1569 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard liquid erc), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J1561 | Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked), non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J1459 | Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J1557 | Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J1556 | Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J1568 | Injection, immune globulin, (octagam), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 6 |
| J1566 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, lyophilized (e.g., powder), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 6 |
| J1552 | Injection, immune globulin (alyglo), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 5 |
| J1554 | Injection, immune globulin (asceniv), 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 5 |
| J1572 | Injection, immune globulin, (flebogamma/flebogamma dif), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1576 | Injection, immune globulin (panzyga), intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), 500 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 4 |
| J1577 | Injection, immune globulin (qivigy), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 4 |
| J1575 | Injection, immune globulin/hyaluronidase, (hyqvia), 100 mg immuneglobulin | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| J1559 | Injection, immune globulin (hizentra), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1555 | Injection, immune globulin (cuvitru), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1558 | Injection, immune globulin (xembify), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1551 | Injection, immune globulin (cutaquig), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1553 | Injection, immune globulin (yimmugo), 100 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 2 |
| J1599 | Injection, immune globulin, intravenous, non-lyophilized (e.g., liquid), not otherwise specified, 500 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| J9312 | Injection, rituximab, 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| Q5123 | Injection, rituximab-arrx, biosimilar, (riabni), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| Q5119 | Injection, rituximab-pvvr, biosimilar, (ruxience), 10 mg | Carrier judgment | — | 3 |
| Q5115 | Injection, rituximab-abbs, biosimilar, (truxima), 10 mg | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 3 |
| J2791 | Injection, rho(d) immune globulin (human), (rhophylac), intramuscular or intravenous, 100 iu | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
| J2792 | Injection, rho d immune globulin, intravenous, human, solvent detergent, 100 iu | Special coverage instructions apply | — | 1 |
11 more codes are listed. See every code with payment by region in Caduvo.
Medicare policy articles listing L12.1
- A56779: Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immune Globulin (CGS Administrators, LLC (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 9 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L33610, L35891
- A56786: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin (Novitas Solutions, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34007, L35093
- A57778: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin (First Coast Service Options, Inc. (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 18 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34007, L35093
- A56718: Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 13 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34580
- A59105: Billing and Coding: Off-Label Use of Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIG) (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 11 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L39314
- A55639: Billing and Coding: Chemotherapy Agents for Non-Oncologic Conditions (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes)
- A56380: Billing and Coding: Rituximab (Palmetto GBA (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 6 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L35026
- A59101: Billing and Coding: Off-label Use of Rituximab and Rituximab Biosimilars (Wellpoint Federal (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 4 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L38920, L39297
- A57554: Billing and Coding: Immune Globulins (WPS Insurance Corporation (MAC - Part A, MAC - Part B); 20 Level II codes). LCD with the same title: L34771
A diagnosis listed as covered in a billing and coding article supports medical necessity for the article's codes; it does not guarantee payment. Coverage depends on the LCD's criteria, the contractor's jurisdiction and documentation in the medical record.
Other L12 diagnoses (Pemphigoid)
- L12.0 — Bullous pemphigoid
- L12.35 — Other acquired epidermolysis bullosa
- L12.8 — Other pemphigoid
- L12.9 — Pemphigoid, unspecified
Frequently asked questions
Does Medicare cover L12.1 (Cicatricial pemphigoid)?
Medicare covers items and services, not diagnoses. 9 Medicare billing and coding articles list L12.1 as a covered diagnosis for 36 HCPCS Level II codes: the diagnosis can support medical necessity for those codes, but payment still depends on the LCD's coverage criteria and the medical record.
Which HCPCS codes can be billed with ICD-10 L12.1?
The Level II codes from the policies most specific to this diagnosis are J1569 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid/gammagard…, 6 articles); J1561 (Injection, immune globulin, (gamunex-c/gammaked)…, 6 articles); J1459 (Injection, immune globulin (privigen), intravenous…, 6 articles); J1557 (Injection, immune globulin, (gammaplex), intravenous…, 6 articles); J1556 (Injection, immune globulin (bivigam), 500 mg, 6 articles). Code choice depends on the item supplied; check each code's descriptor.
Which Medicare policy articles list L12.1?
A56779 (Billing and Coding: Intravenous Immune Globulin); A56786 (Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin); A57778 (Billing and Coding: Immune Globulin), and 6 more articles.
What is ICD-10-CM code L12.1?
L12.1 is the ICD-10-CM code for cicatricial pemphigoid, in category L12 (Pemphigoid), chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Next steps
- Run a reimbursement report for a device billed under J1569
- Watch J1569 for fee, coverage and descriptor changes
- Build a full Medicare revenue model for J1569
Sources: CMS Medicare Coverage Database billing and coding articles (covered ICD-10 code lists and HCPCS links); ICD-10-CM FY2026; CMS HCPCS Level II release October 2026; CMS DMEPOS fee schedule 2026 (non-rural state fees). Not billing or legal advice.
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