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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Dermatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Allergic Dermatitis

L23.0
L23.3

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

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

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Allergic 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

  • • Positive patch test for metal

Applicable To

  • • Nickel allergy

Important Notes

  • • Ensure allergen is specified in documentation.

Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin

Billable Code
L23.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive patch test to drug components

Applicable To

  • • Dermatitis due to topical medications

Important Notes

  • • Document specific drug causing dermatitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z87.898

Personal history of other specified conditions

Use for patients with a history of allergies.

T49.5X5A

Adverse effect of topical glucocorticoids

Use for adverse effects of topical steroids.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for allergic dermatitis?

The ICD-10 code for allergic dermatitis is L23.x, where 'x' specifies the allergen type, such as metals or drugs.

How do you code allergic dermatitis due to drugs?

For allergic dermatitis due to drugs, use L23.3 and sequence the appropriate T code for the drug first.

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