ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Inflammatory dermatoses
Dermatitis and eczema
EK02 — Irritant contact dermatitis
ICD-11 EK02 — Irritant contact dermatitis
Irritant contact dermatitis is an eczematous reaction provoked by acute or prolonged and repeated contact with a substance or substances which are injurious to the skin. Common irritants include defatting agents (solvents, soaps and detergents), acids (both inorganic and organic) and alkalis (e.g. sodium hydroxide and wet cement).
The diagnosis includes nothing.
It excludes 1 item.
- Allergic contact dermatitis (EK00)
Diagnosis with code EK02 contains 5 clarifying diagnoses:
- EK02.0 — Irritant contact dermatitis from specified external agents
It contains 7 clarifying diagnoses. - EK02.1 — Irritant contact dermatitis of specified site
It contains 6 clarifying diagnoses. - EK02.2 — Irritant contact dermatitis due to friction, sweating or contact with body fluids
It contains 6 clarifying diagnoses. - EK02.Y — Irritant contact dermatitis due to other specified cause
- EK02.Z — Irritant contact dermatitis, unspecified
The diagnosis is coded elsewhere: