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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Dermatitis

ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Dermatitis

L20.83
L23.3

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

Also Known as:
Chronic Eczema
Atopic Dermatitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Dermatitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Chronic Dermatitis

Use ICD-10 code L20.83 for infantile eczema, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Infantile eczema

Billable Code
L20.83
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Infant with chronic pruritic rash and family history of atopy

Applicable To

  • • Chronic atopic dermatitis in infants

Important Notes

  • • Ensure age and specific lesion type are documented.

Allergic contact dermatitis due to drugs

Billable Code
L23.3
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Use when allergic reaction to a drug is confirmed.

Applicable To

  • • Allergic reaction to topical medications

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies allergic nature.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

L08.89

Other specified skin infections

Use if secondary infection is present

T36-T50

Adverse effects of drugs

Use to specify the drug involved

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for chronic dermatitis?

The ICD-10 code for chronic dermatitis can vary based on type, such as L20.83 for infantile eczema or L23.3 for allergic contact dermatitis.

How is chronic dermatitis documented?

Chronic dermatitis documentation should include specific lesion types, duration, severity scores like EASI, and any family history of atopy.

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