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ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 L23.1

Billable / Specific

Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives

L23
Block
0
Synonyms
190
LCDs
11
Payer Policies
17
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM L23.1

ICD-10-CM code L23.1 represents Allergic contact dermatitis due to adhesives. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L23). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L23.1 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Medicare LCD Coverage for L23.1

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L23.1 as a covered diagnosis.

190 LCDs

Showing top 10 of 190 total . Click a CPT for full coverage scope.

CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95056 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95004 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95027 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 82785 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95076 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95024 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95070 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95028 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 95017 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Diagnostic Testing
Article ID: 60390, Effective: , 814 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 86003 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L23.1.

11 policies

5 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Debridement Services
Policy ID: ART-56459
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-56558
Billing and Coding: Heavy Metal Testing
Policy ID: ART-56767
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-57181
Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing
Policy ID: ART-57473

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L23.1

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

17 linkages
  • 95070 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95052 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95065 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95027 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95018 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 82785 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95017 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95079 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 0178U CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD
  • 95028 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Allergy Testing CMS LCD

Convert L23.1 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
L23.1 6924 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 L23.1, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code L23.1 billable? +

Yes, L23.1 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What CPT codes are commonly billed with L23.1? +

Procedures frequently paired with L23.1 include: 95070, 95052, 95065, 95027, 95018.

What ICD-9 codes does L23.1 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, L23.1 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6924. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on July 16, 2026.

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