Contact dermatitis and other eczema, unspecified cause Short description: Dermatitis NOS. ICD-9-CM 692.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 692.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Not Valid for Submission. ICD-9 692.9 is a legacy non-billable code used to specify a medical diagnosis of contact dermatitis and other eczema, unspecified cause. This code was replaced on September 30, 2015 by its ICD-10 equivalent.
The ICD code L24 is used to code Hand eczema. Hand eczema presents on the palms and soles, and may sometimes be difficult or impossible to differentiate from atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis, which also commonly involve the hands.:78 Even a biopsy of all these conditions may not result in a definitive diagnosis,...
Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015. ICD-9-CM 692.9 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 692.9 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015.
Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause L24. 9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L24. 9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Irritant contact dermatitis is the most common type. This nonallergic skin reaction occurs when a substance damages your skin's outer protective layer. Some people react to strong irritants after a single exposure. Others may develop signs and symptoms after repeated exposures to even mild irritants.
Irritant contact dermatitis is caused by the non–immune-modulated irritation of the skin by a substance, leading to skin changes. Allergic contact dermatitis is a delayed hypersensitivity reaction in which a foreign substance comes into contact with the skin; skin changes occur after reexposure to the substance.
A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms.
Nickel, chrome, and mercury are the most common metals that cause contact dermatitis: Nickel is found in costume jewelry, and belt buckles. Watches, zippers, snaps, and hooks on clothing may also contain nickel. Chrome-plated items, which contain nickel.
Atopic dermatitis and contact dermatitis are both very common types of eczema—a skin condition that can cause itchy, scaly, inflammatory rashes.
ICD-10 code L25. 9 for Unspecified contact dermatitis, unspecified cause is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
There are three types of contact dermatitis:allergic contact dermatitis.irritant contact dermatitis.photocontact dermatitis.
ICD-10 Code for Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula- L24. B1- Codify by AAPC.
A non-allergic contact dermatitis caused by prolonged exposure to irritants and not explained by delayed hypersensitivity mechanisms.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L24.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.
L24.9 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause . It is found in the 2021 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2020 - Sep 30, 2021 .
A “code also” note instructs that two codes may be required to fully describe a condition, but this note does not provide sequencing direction. The sequencing depends on the circumstances of the encounter.
DO NOT include the decimal point when electronically filing claims as it may be rejected. Some clearinghouses may remove it for you but to avoid having a rejected claim due to an invalid ICD-10 code, do not include the decimal point when submitting claims electronically. See also: Dermatitis (eczematous) L30.9.
L24.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
Hand eczema presents on the palms and soles, and may sometimes be difficult or impossible to differentiate from atopic dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, and psoriasis, which also commonly involve the hands.:78 Even a biopsy of all these conditions may not result in a definitive diagnosis, as all three conditions may demonstrate spongiosis and crusting on the hands.:78
Clinical Information. A type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in contact with the skin. It may involve allergic or non-allergic mechanisms. Type of acute or chronic skin reaction in which sensitivity is manifested by reactivity to materials or substances coming in ...
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L25.9 became effective on October 1, 2021.