L20.81 – Atopic neurodermatitis

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Dermatitis and eczema

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L20.81

Code: L20.81 (claims format: L2081)
Description: Atopic neurodermatitis
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block: L20-L30 Dermatitis and eczema
Parent codes: L20 › L20.8

Notes for L20.81

Applicable to:

Diffuse neurodermatitis

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

L20.8 – Other atopic dermatitis

Excludes2 (not included here):

circumscribed neurodermatitis (L28.0)

Block L20-L30

Excludes2 (not included here):

chronic (childhood) granulomatous disease (D71-)
dermatitis gangrenosa (L08.0)
dermatitis herpetiformis (L13.0)
dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)
factitial dermatitis (L98.1)
perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)
stasis dermatitis (I87.2)

Notes:

In this block the terms dermatitis and eczema are used synonymously and interchangeably.

Index terms for L20.81

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in L20.8

L20.82 – Flexural eczemaBillable
L20.83 – Infantile (acute) (chronic) eczemaBillable
L20.84 – Intrinsic (allergic) eczemaBillable
L20.89 – Other atopic dermatitisBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L20.81?

L20.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for atopic neurodermatitis, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L20.81 a billable code?

Yes. L20.81 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L20.81 belong to?

It belongs to category L20 – Atopic dermatitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.