ICD-10-CM Code L24.1
Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L24.1 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
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, as all three conditions may demonstrate spongiosis and crusting on the hands.:78
| Specialty: | Dermatology |
| MeSH Codes: | , D017453 |
| ICD 9 Codes: | , 692 |
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders with MCC.
- DRG Group #606-607 - Minor skin disorders without MCC.
Related Concepts SNOMET-CT
- Contact dermatitis due to oils and greases (disorder)
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L24.1 - Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases'
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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 692.1 was previously used, L24.1 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.
Parent Code: L24 - Irritant contact dermatitis