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L24

Irritant 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 L24

  • 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

  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • L22 - diaper dermatitis (L22)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • L71.0 - perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • L55.-L59 - radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Specific Codes (12)

L24.0Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents

L24.1Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases

L24.2Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents

L24.3Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics

L24.4Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin

L24.5Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

L24.6Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin

L24.7Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food

L24.8Category

Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents

L24.9Billable

Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

L24.ACategory

Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids

L24.BCategory

Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula

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