2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L24.5Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L20-L30›L24

ICD-10-CM L24.5
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L24.5 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. Coders also document this condition as contact dermatitis caused by rubber. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Contact dermatitis.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L24.5
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
Short Description
Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L24
Irritant contact dermatitis

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
CategoryL24Irritant contact dermatitis
This CodeL24.5Irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Contact dermatitis caused by rubber
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by biocide
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by chemical
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by chlorine
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by chlorine in swimming pool
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by concrete
  • Irritant contact dermatitis caused by rubber
  • Irritant contact dermatitis of hand
  • Irritant contact dermatitis of hand caused by concrete

Tabular List NotesGuidance

Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.

Inclusion Terms

  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to cement
  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to insecticide
  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to plastic
  • Irritant contact dermatitis due to rubber

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • contact (occupational)
        • irritant
          • due to
            • cement
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • contact (occupational)
        • irritant
          • due to
            • chemical products NEC
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • acids (contact) (irritant)
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • adhesive (s) (allergic) (contact) (plaster)
          • irritant
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • alkalis (contact) (irritant)
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • caustics (contact) (irritant)
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • insecticide in contact with skin
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • nylon (contact) (irritant)
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • plasters (adhesive) (any) (allergic) (contact)
          • irritant
    • Dermatitis(eczematous)
      • due to
        • rubber (contact)
    • Erythema, erythematous(infectional) (inflammation)
      • due to
        • chemical NEC
          • in contact with skin
    • Itch, itching
      • bricklayer's

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN005
Contact dermatitis
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Irritant Contact Dermatitis

    an inflammatory skin condition caused by direct contact between the skin and an irritating substance. it is typically manifested by erythema, mild edema, and scaling at the affected site.

Patient EducationClinical

Rashes

A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are itchy, red, painful, and irritated. Some rashes can also lead to blisters or patches of raw skin. Rashes are a symptom of many different medical problems. Other causes include irritating substances and allergies. Certain genes can make people more likely to get rashes.

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Convert L24.5 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
692.4 Chemical dermatitis NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L24.5Overview

Is L24.5 (Irritant contact dermatitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L24.5 group to?

When irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 606, 607, with relative weights from 0.9064 to 1.5132 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L24.5?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, irritant contact dermatitis due to other chemical products converts to ICD-9-CM 692.4 (chemical dermatitis NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.