Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L24 is the diagnosis code for Irritant contact dermatitis. 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. They are mutually exclusive:
The following conditions are not included in L24. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where L24 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L24 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L24 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Irritant contact dermatitis". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
L24 is located in Section L20-L30 â "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L24 has 12 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L24.0, L24.1, L24.2, L24.3, L24.4 and more.
Use L24 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Irritant contact dermatitis" 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 is L24.
No, L24 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L24 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L24 include: allergy NOS (T78.40); contact dermatitis NOS (L25.9); dermatitis NOS (L30.9).
Yes, L24 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.