Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents
ICD-10 L24.2 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents.
Irritant contact dermatitis due to solvents is a localized inflammatory skin condition resulting from direct exposure to irritating substances, particularly solvents such as acetone, alcohols, and various industrial chemicals. Clinically, patients may present with symptoms including erythema, edema, vesiculation, and pruritus at the site of contact. The anatomy involved primarily includes the epidermis and dermis, where the irritants disrupt the skin barrier, leading to inflammation. Disease progression can vary; initial exposure may cause mild irritation, but repeated contact can lead to chronic dermatitis characterized by thickened skin and lichenification. Diagnostic considerations include a thorough patient history to identify exposure to solvents, physical examination of the affected area, and, if necessary, patch testing to rule out allergic contact dermatitis. It is important to differentiate L24.2 from other dermatitis codes, such as allergic contact dermatitis (L23) and other irritant dermatitis codes, to ensure accurate coding and treatment.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
L24.2 specifically covers irritant contact dermatitis caused by solvents. This includes dermatitis resulting from exposure to industrial solvents, cleaning agents, and other chemical irritants that do not involve an allergic reaction.
L24.2 should be used when the dermatitis is specifically due to irritants like solvents, as opposed to allergic reactions (L23) or other irritants like soaps (L24.0). Accurate history of exposure is critical for correct code selection.
Documentation should include a detailed patient history of exposure to solvents, clinical findings such as the location and appearance of the dermatitis, and any treatment provided. Patch testing results may also support the diagnosis.
