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ICD-10-CM Code for Irritant contact dermatitis L24

ICD-10 code L24 for Irritant contact dermatitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Irritant contact dermatitis
Excludes1: allergy NOS (T78.40)
contact dermatitis NOS (L25.9)
dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
Excludes2: allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27.-)
dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
diaper dermatitis (L22)
eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
 
L24 Irritant contact dermatitis
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergents
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greases
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmetics
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agents
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Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified cause
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Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids
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Irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula

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