Current
L24 — Irritant contact dermatitis
Part of Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue , block Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) .
Official Notes
Excludes1
allergy NOS ( T78.40 )
Excludes1
contact dermatitis NOS ( L25.9 )
Excludes1
dermatitis NOS ( L30.9 )
Excludes2
allergic contact dermatitis ( L23 .-)
Excludes2
dermatitis due to substances taken internally ( L27 .-)
Excludes2
dermatitis of eyelid ( H01.1- )
Excludes2
diaper dermatitis ( L22 )
Excludes2
eczema of external ear ( H60.5- )
Excludes2
perioral dermatitis ( L71.0 )
Excludes2
radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
Child Codes
- L24.0 Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents Billable
- L24.1 Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases Billable
- L24.2 Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents Billable
- L24.3 Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics Billable
- L24.4 Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin Billable
- L24.5 Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products Billable
- L24.6 Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin Billable
- L24.7 Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food Billable
- L24.8 Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents Has subcodes
- L24.9 Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause Billable
- L24.A Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids Has subcodes
- L24.B Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula Has subcodes
Referenced By
Official notes on these codes cite L24.
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