Question 1

Is L25 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L25 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 L25 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L25 represents Unspecified contact dermatitis. 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

When was ICD-10 code L25 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L25 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L25?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L25 is section:L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema (L20-L30)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L25?

Accepted Answer

Code L25 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-); allergy NOS (T78.40); dermatitis NOS (L30.9) and 1 more conditions. These conditions cannot be coded together with L25 as they represent different diagnoses.

L252026

Excludes14Not coded together

Excludes223Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is L25 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L25 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L25 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L25?

What conditions are excluded from L25?