Dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27)

• ICD-10 Index

  • Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)

    • Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)

      • Dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27)

        • L27 - Dermatitis due to substances taken internally NON-BILLABLE CODE
        • L27.0 - Gen skin eruption due to drugs and meds taken internally BILLABLE CODE
        • L27.1 - Loc skin eruption due to drugs and meds taken internally BILLABLE CODE
        • L27.2 - Dermatitis due to ingested food BILLABLE CODE
        • L27.8 - Dermatitis due to other substances taken internally BILLABLE CODE
        • L27.9 - Dermatitis due to unspecified substance taken internally BILLABLE CODE

Clinical Information for Dermatitis due to substances taken internally (L27)

Intertrigo - A superficial dermatitis occurring on skin surfaces in contact with each other, such as the axillae, neck creases, intergluteal fold, between the toes, etc. Obesity is a predisposing factor. The condition is caused by moisture and friction and is characterized by erythema, maceration, burning, and exudation.

Instructional Notations

Type 1 Excludes Type 1 Excludes
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.

• allergy NOS T78.40

Type 2 Excludes Type 2 Excludes
A type 2 excludes note represents "Not included here". An excludes2 note indicates that the condition excluded is not part of the condition represented by the code, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. When an Excludes2 note appears under a code, it is acceptable to use both the code and the excluded code together, when appropriate.

• adverse food reaction, except dermatitis T78.0 T78.1
• contact dermatitis L23 L25
• drug photoallergic response L56.1
• drug phototoxic response L56.0
• urticaria L50