L25.1

Billable

Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin

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

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  • code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5)

Excludes1

inherited from L25

Rules from parent category L25: Unspecified contact dermatitis

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

⚠️ Excludes2

direct

May be coded together if both conditions coexist

  • dermatitis due to ingested drugs and medicaments (L27.0-L27.1)

⚠️ Excludes2

inherited from L25

Rules from parent category L25: Unspecified contact dermatitis

  • 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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Code Information

CodeL25.1
BillableYes
ParentL25
CategoryDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Excludes14 rule(s)
Excludes26 note(s)

Data Source

CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List

Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)