2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L30.9Dermatitis, unspecified

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L20-L30›L30

ICD-10-CM L30.9
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L30.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for dermatitis, unspecified. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2027 (October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027) and groups to MS-DRG 606 through 607. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Allergic reactions and Other specified and unspecified skin disorders.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L30.9
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Dermatitis, unspecified
Short Description
Dermatitis, unspecified
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
Other and unspecified dermatitis

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
CategoryL30Other and unspecified dermatitis
This CodeL30.9Dermatitis, unspecified

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Acute dermatitis
  • Acute eczema
  • Acute hand eczema
  • Agammaglobulinemia, microcephaly, craniosynostosis, severe dermatitis syndrome
  • Chronic dermatitis
  • Chronic eczema
  • Chronic eczema of foot
  • Chronic hand eczema
  • Dermatitis of anogenital region
  • Dermatitis of male genitalia
  • Diffuse dermatitis
  • Eczema
  • Eczema of finger
  • Eczema of lower leg
  • Eczema of lower limb
  • Eczema of male genitalia
  • Eczema of nipple
  • Eczema of scalp
  • Eczema of wrist
  • Eczema vaccinatum
  • Eczematous nail dystrophy
  • Exacerbation of constitutional dermatitis due to occupation
  • Exacerbation of eczema
  • Exudative eczema
  • Facial eczema
  • Fingertip eczema
  • Flagellate dermatitis
  • Foot eczema
  • Generalized eczema
  • Hand eczema
  • Inflammatory dermatosis
  • Injection site dermatitis
  • Injection site inflammation
  • Nonallergic eczema
  • Perianal dermatitis
  • Periocular dermatitis
  • Peristomal dermatitis
  • Peristomal skin complication
  • Post-traumatic eczema
  • Secondary eczematous condition
  • Skin irritation
  • Sponge dermatitis
  • Subacute dermatitis
  • Thelitis
  • Vaccinia

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L30.9: its own notes plus those printed at L30, block L20-L30, and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Applicable To

Conditions this code is used for: synonyms of the title or, for "other specified" codes, the conditions assigned to it. The list is not exhaustive.

  • Eczema NOS

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From L30 Other and unspecified dermatitis applies to 8 codes
  • contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
  • dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)
  • small plaque parapsoriasis (L41.3)
  • stasis dermatitis (I87.2)
From Block L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema applies to 74 codes
  • chronic (childhood) granulomatous disease (D71-)
  • dermatitis gangrenosa (L08.0)
  • dermatitis herpetiformis (L13.0)
  • dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)
  • factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
  • stasis dermatitis (I87.2)
From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Notes

General instructions on how these codes are used.

From Block L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema applies to 74 codes
  • In this block the terms dermatitis and eczema are used synonymously and interchangeably.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Referenced in Other NotesGuidance

Instructional notes printed at other codes that name L30.9, its category, or a range that includes it.

Excludes1 3

These codes carry an Excludes1 note naming L30.9: they are not reported together with it, unless the two conditions are unrelated.

  • L23 Allergic contact dermatitis
    dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • L24 Irritant contact dermatitis
    dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • L25 Unspecified contact dermatitis
    dermatitis NOS (L30.9)

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Clinical ClassificationClinical

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

CCSR INJ031
Allergic reactions
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient No · outpatient No
CCSR SKN007
Other specified and unspecified skin disorders
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

Clinical InformationClinical

  • Dermatitis

    any inflammation of the skin.

Patient EducationClinical

Eczema

Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. Most types cause dry, itchy skin and rashes on the face, inside the elbows and behind the knees, and on the hands and feet. Scratching the skin can cause it to turn red, and to swell and itch even more.

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Convert L30.9 to ICD-9-CMHistory

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

ICD-9-CM
692.9 Dermatitis NOS
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 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L30.9Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for dermatitis, unspecified?

The ICD-10-CM code for dermatitis, unspecified is L30.9 (sometimes written as L309). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Is L30.9 (Other and unspecified dermatitis) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report dermatitis, unspecified on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

What MS-DRG does L30.9 group to?

When dermatitis, unspecified is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 607, 606, with relative weights from 0.8772 to 1.5721 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L30.9?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, dermatitis, unspecified converts to ICD-9-CM 692.9 (dermatitis NOS). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.