Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L24.A is the diagnosis code for Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids. This code falls under the section "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 â Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as L24.A. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in L24.A. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where L24.A sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L24.A is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L24.A is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L24.A is L24 ("Irritant contact dermatitis"). L24.A provides a more specific classification within this category.
L24.A is located in Section L20-L30 â "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L24.A has 4 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L24.A0, L24.A1, L24.A2, L24.A9.
Use L24.A when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids is L24.A.
No, L24.A is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L24.A is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L24.A include: irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula (L24.B-).
Yes, L24.A is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.