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L22

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Diaper dermatitis

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A skin irritation that develops in the diaper area, typically caused by prolonged contact with urine, feces, or moisture in infants and young children.

Coding Tips

  • •This code is used for irritant dermatitis in the diaper area; do not confuse with allergic contact dermatitis (L23) which requires a specific allergen trigger
  • •Document the severity and any secondary infections to support medical necessity for treatment recommendations

Code Hierarchy

└L22Diaper dermatitis
└L22Diaper dermatitis

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