L24.A1 vs L71.0
L24.A1 (Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva) compared with L71.0 (Perioral 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.A1 carries an Excludes2 note covering L71.0: “perioral dermatitis (L71.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L24.A1Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva | L71.0Perioral dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | 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 saliva is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L24.A1). | Perioral dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L71.0). |
| Use additional code | — | code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources