L27
Dermatitis due to substances taken internally
Non-billableCategory
Coding Guidelines
Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)
These codes should never be used together with L27
- T78.40 - allergy NOS (T78.40)
Excludes2 (Not Included Here)
These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented
- T78.0-T781 - adverse food reaction, except dermatitis (T78.0-T78.1)
- L23.-L25 - contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
- L56.1 - drug photoallergic response (L56.1)
- L56.0 - drug phototoxic response (L56.0)
- urticaria (L50.-)
Specific Codes (5)
L27.0Billable
Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
L27.1Billable
Localized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally
L27.2Billable
Dermatitis due to ingested food
L27.8Billable
Dermatitis due to other substances taken internally
L27.9Billable
Dermatitis due to unspecified substance taken internally
