Question 1

Is L27 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L27 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 L27 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L27 represents Dermatitis due to substances taken internally. 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 L27 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L27 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 L27?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L27 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 L27?

Accepted Answer

Code L27 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: allergy NOS (T78.40). These conditions cannot be coded together with L27 as they represent different diagnoses.

L272026

Excludes11Not coded together

Excludes223Not included here

Notes1Additional information

Is L27 a billable ICD-10 code?

What does ICD-10 code L27 mean?

When was ICD-10 code L27 introduced?

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L27?

What conditions are excluded from L27?