Diaper dermatitis (L22)
ICD-10 code L22 is specifically used for diaper dermatitis, a common skin condition affecting the diaper area in infants and young children. This code helps accurately capture diagnoses related to various forms of diaper-related skin irritation and inflammation.
This code includes conditions often referred to by several synonyms such as diaper rash, perianal dermatitis of newborn, diaper candidiasis, and psoriasiform napkin eruption. It also covers infections or inflammatory reactions in the diaper area, including truncal seborrheic dermatitis and other related dermatitis of the newborn. The ICD-10 code for diaper dermatitis is essential for documenting cases where the skin is irritated due to prolonged exposure to moisture, friction, or infection under diapers, differentiating it from other contact dermatitis types. Using L22 ensures clear communication for treatment and billing purposes specifically related to this pediatric skin condition.
Instructional Notations
Inclusion Terms
These terms are the conditions for which that code is to be used. The terms may be synonyms of the code title, or, in the case of "other specified" codes, the terms are a list of the various conditions assigned to that code. The inclusion terms are not necessarily exhaustive. Additional terms found only in the Alphabetic Index may also be assigned to a code.
- Diaper erythema
- Diaper rash
- Psoriasiform diaper rash
Clinical Terms
The following clinical terms provide additional context, helping users better understand the clinical background and common associations for each diagnosis listed in this section. Including related terms alongside ICD-10-CM codes supports coders, billers, and healthcare professionals in improving accuracy, enhancing documentation, and facilitating research or patient education.
Diaper Rash
A type of irritant dermatitis localized to the area in contact with a diaper and occurring most often as a reaction to prolonged contact with urine, feces, or retained soap or detergent.
