L27

Non-billable

Dermatitis due to substances taken internally

L27 is the ICD-10-CM code for Dermatitis due to substances taken internally. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L27.0 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Subcodes
5
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

A rash is an area of irritated or swollen skin. Many rashes are itchy, red, painful, and irritated. Some rashes can also lead to blisters or patches of raw skin. Rashes are a symptom of many different medical problems. Other causes include irritating substances and allergies. Certain genes can make people more likely to get rashes. Contact dermatitis is a common type of rash. It causes redness, itching, and…

Read more about Rashes at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

Excludes1 — not coded here

Excludes2 — not included here

  • adverse food reaction, except dermatitis (T78.0-T78.1)
  • contact dermatitis (L23-L25)
  • drug photoallergic response (L56.1)
  • drug phototoxic response (L56.0)
  • urticaria (L50.-)

Conditions mapped to this code

MedlinePlus · NIH

Plain-language health-topic references grounded in MedlinePlus (NIH/NLM).

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L27?
L27 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Dermatitis due to substances taken internally". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L27 a billable code?
No — L27 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L27.0) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L27?
L27 has 5 more specific child codes, including L27.0, L27.1, L27.2.
What is excluded from L27?
Excludes1 (not coded here): allergy NOS (T78.40).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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