L22 Diaper dermatitis

Billable ICD-10-CM code, FY2026.

Applicable to

• Diaper erythema
• Diaper rash
• Psoriasiform diaper rash

Applies from L22 Diaper dermatitis

Applicable to

• Diaper erythema
• Diaper rash
• Psoriasiform diaper rash

MS-DRG index

Defines the logic of DRG(s) 606-607 in MDC 09.

Approximate ICD-9-CM (GEMs)

• 691.0 Diaper or napkin rash

Code annotations containing back-references to L22

Back-references to L22

• Type 2 Excludes: B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: L23 Allergic contact dermatitis ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: L24 Irritant contact dermatitis ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 1 Excludes: L24.A2 Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: P83 Other conditions of integument specific to newborn ("diaper [napkin] dermatitis (L22)")

Back-references to L22

• Type 2 Excludes: B37.2 Candidiasis of skin and nail ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: L23 Allergic contact dermatitis ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: L24 Irritant contact dermatitis ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 1 Excludes: L24.A2 Irritant contact dermatitis due to fecal, urinary or dual incontinence ("diaper dermatitis (L22)")
• Type 2 Excludes: P83 Other conditions of integument specific to newborn ("diaper [napkin] dermatitis (L22)")

Diagnosis Index entries for L22

• Dermatitis (eczematous) › ammonia
• Dermatitis (eczematous) › diaper
• Dermatitis (eczematous) › Jacquet's (diaper dermatitis)
• Dermatitis (eczematous) › napkin
• Diaper rash
• Eruption › napkin
• Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › diaper
• Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › gluteal
• Erythema, erythematous (infectional) (inflammation) › napkin
• Jacquet's dermatitis (diaper dermatitis)
• Napkin rash
• Rash (toxic) › diaper
• Rash (toxic) › napkin (psoriasiform)

Nearby codes

• L22 Diaper dermatitis (this code)