ICD-10-CM L24.A: Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L24.A

Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L24.A

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula (L24.B-)

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

diaper dermatitis (L22)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

erythema intertrigo (L30.4)

Inclusion Terms
  • Irritant contact dermatitis related to endotracheal tube
  • Wound fluids, exudate

Parent Code (Less Specific):

L24 - Irritant contact dermatitis

About ICD-10-CM Code L24.A (Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids)

ICD-10-CM code L24.A 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 L24.A became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L24.A - Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids. 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 Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids.