ICD-10-CM L25: Unspecified contact dermatitis

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L25

Unspecified contact dermatitis

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L25

Excludes1: Not Coded Here
  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)
Excludes1: Not Coded Here

nettle rash (L50.9)

Excludes2: Not Included Here
  • dermatitis due to ingested substances (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
Excludes2: Not Included Here

dermatitis due to ingested drugs and medicaments (L27.0-L27.1)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

dermatitis due to ingested food (L27.2)

Excludes2: Not Included Here

allergy NOS due to pollen (J30.1)

Use Additional Code

code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Inclusion Terms
  • Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cement
  • Unspecified contact dermatitis due to insecticide
Inclusion Terms
  • Contact dermatitis (occupational) NOS
  • Contact eczema (occupational) NOS

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L25):

L25.0 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to cosmetics L25.1 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin L25.2 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to dyes L25.3 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other chemical products L25.4 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin L25.5 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food L25.8 - Unspecified contact dermatitis due to other agents L25.9 - Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause

About ICD-10-CM Code L25 (Unspecified contact dermatitis)

ICD-10-CM code L25 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 L25 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L25 - Unspecified contact 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 Unspecified contact dermatitis.