U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L25 ICD-10-CM Code: Unspecified contact 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

L25

Unspecified contact dermatitis

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

Classification

Where L25 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 L25

    Unspecified contact dermatitis

  4. 4

    Code L25

    Unspecified contact dermatitis

More specific choices

Codes under L25

L25 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

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

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L25.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L25.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L25.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)

Excludes2

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

  • 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)

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

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Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L25 mean?

L25 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Unspecified contact dermatitis.”

Is L25 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. L25 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is L25 located in ICD-10-CM?

L25 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30) (L20–L30), under category L25, Unspecified contact dermatitis.

What coding notes are listed for L25?

No inclusion terms are listed for L25 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-); allergy NOS (T78.40); dermatitis NOS (L30.9); irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-). Excludes2 notes: 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).

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