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L30.9 — Dermatitis, unspecified
L30.9
What this code means
Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin with itching, redness and scaling; the type is not specified here.
Also called: dermatitis, eczema.
When this code is used
Used for dermatitis, unspecified.
Where it sits in ICD-10-CM
Code L30.9 belongs to Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which covers codes L00–L99 in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM tabular list. The official description above is copied verbatim from the CDC/NCHS FY2027 code file.
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Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L30.9?
L30.9 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for “Dermatitis, unspecified”. Dermatitis means inflammation of the skin with itching, redness and scaling; the type is not specified here.
When is code L30.9 used?
Used for dermatitis, unspecified. It belongs to Chapter 12 of ICD-10-CM (Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
This guide explains ICD-10-CM codes in plain language for patients, students and other readers. It is educational information only — not coding, billing or medical advice. The code recorded for any real encounter is assigned from the full clinical documentation by the treating team and qualified coders, and only they can decide which code fits a specific case.