Question 1

Is L24.A a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L24.A is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L24.A mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L24.A represents Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L24.A?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L24.A is L24 (Irritant contact dermatitis). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L24.A?

Accepted Answer

Code L24.A has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: irritant contact dermatitis related to stoma or fistula (L24.B-). These conditions cannot be coded together with L24.A as they represent different diagnoses.

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