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

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.-)

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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