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L23

Non-Billable (Header)

Allergic contact dermatitis

Excludes 1 — Do NOT code together

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • diaper dermatitis (L22)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Child Codes

L23.0Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals
L23.1Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives
L23.2Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
L23.3Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
L23.4Allergic contact dermatitis due to dyes
L23.5Allergic contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
L23.6Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin
L23.7Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
L23.8Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents
L23.9Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

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