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L24.A0 vs L98.1

L24.A0 (Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified) 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.A0 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

L24.A0Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecifiedL98.1Factitial dermatitis
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationL00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
DefinitionIrritant contact dermatitis due to friction or contact with body fluids, unspecified is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L24.A0).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