L24 vs L98.1
L24 (Irritant contact dermatitis) compared with L98.1 (Factitial dermatitis), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L24 carries an Excludes2 note covering L98.1: “factitial dermatitis (L98.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L24Irritant contact dermatitis | L98.1Factitial dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Irritant contact dermatitis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L24). | Factitial dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L98.1). |
| Includes | — | Neurotic excoriation |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources