2025 ICD-10-CM code L25.1
(Active) Effective Date: N/A Revision Date: N/A Deletion Date: N/A Dermatitis and eczema - Unspecified contact dermatitis Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) Feed
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to drugs in contact with skin.
Modifiers may be used to indicate the laterality or the extent of the procedure, depending on the specific circumstances. Consult current modifier guidelines.
Medical necessity for coding L25.1 is established by the presence of a clinically significant skin rash following contact with a drug or medication.Documentation supporting the causal link between the drug contact and the dermatitis must be present.
Diagnosis and management of contact dermatitis, including assessment of the rash, identification of potential triggers, and treatment recommendations. May involve patch testing to identify allergens.
In simple words: This code means you have a skin rash caused by a medicine or drug that touched your skin.The specific medicine isn't identified.
This code signifies unspecified contact dermatitis resulting from direct skin contact with drugs.It's crucial to note that this is an unspecified contact dermatitis;the specific drug causing the reaction is not identified.Additional codes may be needed to specify the causative agent and any adverse effects.This code excludes dermatitis caused by ingested drugs or medications, dermatitis of the eyelid, eczema of the external ear, perioral dermatitis, and radiation-related skin disorders.
Example 1: A patient presents with a rash on their hands after starting a new topical medication.The rash is consistent with contact dermatitis. L25.1 is used as the specific drug is not yet identified.Further investigation (patch testing) may be necessary., A patient develops a localized rash on their arm after applying a medicated cream.The rash shows signs of irritation, and the patient reports no prior history of similar reactions. L25.1 is coded initially; additional codes may be added if the causative agent is later identified., Following application of a new antibiotic ointment, a patient experiences redness, swelling, and itching at the application site. The patient reports no known allergies. The physician codes L25.1 to reflect the unspecified nature of the contact dermatitis. Additional diagnostic testing is ordered to further specify the cause.
Detailed history of the onset of the rash, including timing relative to the use of drugs or medications. Description of the rash’s location, appearance (e.g., erythema, edema, vesicles, crusting), and symptoms (e.g., itching, burning, pain).Results of any diagnostic tests performed, such as patch testing.Images and measurements of affected area. Treatment administered and patient's response to treatment.
** This code should be used when a definitive diagnosis of the specific causative agent cannot be determined.Always consider using additional codes to capture all aspects of the clinical encounter.
- Payment Status: Active
- Specialties:Dermatology, Allergy and Immunology
- Place of Service:Office, Outpatient Hospital, Emergency Room - Hospital, Urgent Care Facility