L24.A1 vs L85.3
L24.A1 (Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva) compared with L85.3 (Xerosis cutis), 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 L85.3: “dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L24.A1Irritant contact dermatitis due to saliva | L85.3Xerosis cutis | |
|---|---|---|
| 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). | Xerosis cutis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L85.3). |
| Includes | — | Dry skin dermatitis |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources