L24.A9
Billable codeIrritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids
The ICD-10 code for irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids is L24.A9.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Irritant contact dermatitis related to endotracheal tube
- Wound fluids, exudate
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- L24.A0Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified
- L24.A1Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva
- L24.A2Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence
- L24.A9Irritant contact dermatitis due friction or contact with other specified body fluids
Associated MS-DRGs
L24.A9 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 606Minor Skin Disorders with MCC
- DRG 607Minor Skin Disorders without MCC