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L25

Unspecified 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 L25

  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • T78.40 - allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • L30.9 - dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • dermatitis due to ingested substances (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • 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 (8)

L25.0Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics

L25.1Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin

L25.2Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes

L25.3Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

L25.4Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin

L25.5Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food

L25.8Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents

L25.9Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

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