L23.81
BillableAllergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
An allergic skin reaction that occurs from contact with animal dander, specifically from cats or dogs, causing localized or generalized skin irritation.
Coding Tips
- •Document the specific animal (cat or dog) causing the reaction to help guide patient counseling on pet exposure management
- •Distinguish from other animal-related allergic reactions and consider whether the patient has other allergic manifestations (respiratory, systemic)
Code Hierarchy
└L23Allergic contact dermatitis└L23.8Allergic contact dermatitis due to other agents└L23.81Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander
└L23.81Allergic contact dermatitis due to animal (cat) (dog) dander