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L24 ⚠ Non-billable

Irritant contact dermatitis

ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue

Code
L24
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
No — use specific code
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes

From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.

Excludes1 — never code together
  • allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • contact dermatitis NOS (L25.9)
  • dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
Excludes2 — not included here, but may code together
  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • diaper dermatitis (L22)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L24?
ICD-10-CM code L24 represents Irritant contact dermatitis. It is a non-billable header code requiring a more specific subcategory in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L24 billable?
No. L24 is a non-billable header. Select a more specific subcategory for claims submission.
What chapter is L24 in?
L24 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.

Related codes in the L24 category

L24.0 Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents Billable L24.1 Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases Billable L24.2 Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents Billable L24.3 Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics Billable L24.4 Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin Billable L24.5 Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products Billable L24.6 Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin Billable L24.7 Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food Billable

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