L25.4 – Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L25.4
Code
L25.4 (claims format: L254)
Description
Unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
Short description
Unsp contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin
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
L25

Notes for L25.4

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • dermatitis due to ingested food (L27.2)

Notes inherited from parent codes

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

L25 – Unspecified contact dermatitis

Excludes1 (not coded here):
  • allergic contact dermatitis (L23.-)
  • allergy NOS (T78.40)
  • dermatitis NOS (L30.9)
  • irritant contact dermatitis (L24.-)
Excludes2 (not included here):
  • dermatitis due to ingested substances (L27.-)
  • dermatitis of eyelid (H01.1-)
  • eczema of external ear (H60.5-)
  • perioral dermatitis (L71.0)
  • radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)

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 L25.4

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

Related codes in L25

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L25.4?

L25.4 is the ICD-10-CM code for unspecified contact dermatitis due to food in contact with skin, in the block L20-L30 (Dermatitis and eczema).

Is L25.4 a billable code?

Yes. L25.4 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L25.4 belong to?

It belongs to category L25 – Unspecified contact 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.