Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L27.0 is the diagnosis code for Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally. This code falls under the section "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where L27.0 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L27.0 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L27.0 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L27.0 is L27 ("Dermatitis due to substances taken internally"). L27.0 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L27.0 is located in Section L20-L30 — "Dermatitis and eczema" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L27.0 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally" 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 Generalized skin eruption due to drugs and medicaments taken internally is L27.0.
Yes, L27.0 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L27.0 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L27.0 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.