L24.A vs L30.4
L24.A (Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids) compared with L30.4 (Erythema intertrigo), 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.A carries an Excludes2 note covering L30.4: “erythema intertrigo (L30.4)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L24.AIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids | L30.4Erythema intertrigo | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 due to friction or contact with body fluids is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L24.A). | Erythema intertrigo is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L30.4). |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources