U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L22 ICD-10-CM Code: Diaper dermatitis

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

L22

Diaper dermatitis

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where L22 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

    Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)

  3. 3

    Category L22

    Diaper dermatitis

  4. 4

    Code L22

    Diaper dermatitis

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Diaper erythema
  • Diaper rash
  • Psoriasiform diaper rash

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L22.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L22.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

No Excludes1 note is listed for L22.

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for L22.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L22 mean?

L22 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Diaper dermatitis.”

Is L22 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L22 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is L22 located in ICD-10-CM?

L22 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) (L20–L30), under category L22, Diaper dermatitis.

What coding notes are listed for L22?

Its listed inclusion terms are Diaper erythema; Diaper rash; Psoriasiform diaper rash. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.

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