ICD-10-CM L20: Atopic dermatitis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L20

Atopic dermatitis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L20

Excludes2: Not Included Here

circumscribed neurodermatitis (L28.0)

Inclusion Terms

Diffuse neurodermatitis

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L20):

L20.0 - Besnier's prurigo L20.8 - Other atopic dermatitis L20.81 - Atopic neurodermatitis L20.82 - Flexural eczema L20.83 - Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczema L20.84 - Intrinsic (allergic) eczema L20.89 - Other atopic dermatitis L20.9 - Atopic dermatitis, unspecified

About ICD-10-CM Code L20 (Atopic dermatitis)

ICD-10-CM code L20 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L20 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L20 - Atopic dermatitis. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Atopic dermatitis.