L30.9
Applicable To
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Eczema NOS
Approximate Synonyms
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Acute dermatitis
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Bilateral dermatitis of external auditory canals
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Both sides ear canal dermatitis
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Dermatitis
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Dermatitis of hand
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Dermatitis, acute
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Eczema
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Eczema, nonallergic
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Hand eczema
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Left dermatitis of external auditory canal
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Left ear canal dermatitis
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Perianal dermatitis
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Right dermatitis of external auditory canal
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Right ear canal dermatitis
Clinical Information
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A group of conditions in which the skin becomes inflamed, forms blisters, and becomes crusty, thick, and scaly. Eczema causes burning and itching, and may occur over a long period of time. Atopic dermatitis is the most common type of eczema.
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A pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents Dorland, 27th ed).
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A type of skin inflammation
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An inflammatory process affecting the skin. Signs include red rash, itching, and blister formation. Representative examples are contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis, and seborrheic dermatitis.
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Any inflammation of the skin.
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Eczema is a term for several different types of skin swelling. Eczema is also called dermatitis. It is not dangerous, but most types cause red, swollen and itchy skin. Factors that can cause eczema include other diseases, irritating substances, allergies and your genetic makeup. Eczema is not contagious.the most common type of eczema is atopic dermatitis. It is an allergic condition that makes your skin dry and itchy. It is most common in babies and children. Eczema is a chronic disease. You can prevent some types of eczema by avoiding irritants, stress, and the things you are allergic to.
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Inflammation of the skin.
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Pruritic papulovesicular dermatitis occurring as a reaction to many endogenous and exogenous agents.
Details
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L30.9 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
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The 2023 edition of ICD-10-CM L30.9 became effective on October 1, 2022.
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This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L30.9 – other international versions of ICD-10 L30.9 may differ.