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L23

Allergic contact dermatitis

Non-billableCategory

Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Section: L20-L30 - Dermatitis and eczema

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with L23

  • T78.40 - allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • L25.9 - contact dermatitis NOS (L25.9)
  • L30.9 - dermatitis NOS (L30.9)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • L22 - diaper dermatitis (L22)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)
  • L71.0 - perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • L55.-L59 - radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Specific Codes (10)

L23.0Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals

L23.1Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives

L23.2Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics

L23.3Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin

L23.4Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes

L23.5Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

L23.6Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin

L23.7Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food

L23.8Category

Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents

L23.9Billable

Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

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