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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

L23.0
L23.9

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for allergic contact dermatitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Contact Allergy
Allergic Dermatitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Contact Dermatitis

Use ICD-10 code L23.0 for allergic contact dermatitis due to metals, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals

Billable Code
L23.0
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Confirmed allergic reaction to metal via patch test

Applicable To

  • • Nickel allergy
  • • Metal allergy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the metal causing the reaction.

Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

Billable Code
L23.9
Billable

Important Notes

  • • Use only when specific allergen is not identified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z91.012

Allergy status to metals

Use to indicate known metal allergy status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for allergic contact dermatitis?

The ICD-10 code for allergic contact dermatitis is L23, with specific subcodes based on the allergen involved.

How is allergic contact dermatitis diagnosed?

Allergic contact dermatitis is diagnosed through patient history, clinical examination, and patch testing to identify specific allergens.

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