L24.AHeader code — not billable
Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids
Short description: Irritant cntct derm d/t friction or cntct with body fluids
- Chapter
- 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- Category
- L24
- Effective date
- October 1, 2026
Related codes in category L24
L24Irritant contact dermatitisL24.0Irritant contact dermatitis due to detergentsYesL24.1Irritant contact dermatitis due to oils and greasesYesL24.2Irritant contact dermatitis due to solventsYesL24.3Irritant contact dermatitis due to cosmeticsYesL24.4Irritant contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact w skinYesL24.5Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical productsYesL24.6Irritant contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skinYesL24.7Irritant contact dermatitis due to plants, except foodYesL24.8Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agentsL24.81Irritant contact dermatitis due to metalsYesL24.89Irritant contact dermatitis due to other agentsYes
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L24.A?
L24.A is an ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids.
Is L24.A a billable code?
No. L24.A is a category/header code, not billable on its own — use one of its more specific child codes instead.
What ICD-10-CM chapter is L24.A in?
L24.A falls under Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When did L24.A become effective?
L24.A has been effective since October 1, 2026, per the CMS/CDC ICD-10-CM annual release.
What other codes are related to L24.A?
L24.A belongs to category L24, which includes 12 other codes — see the related codes list on this page.
ICD-10-CM data maintained by CDC/CMS (public domain). Always verify codes with authoritative sources before making coding or billing decisions.