ICD-11 classes
14 Diseases of the skin
Skin disorders provoked by external factors
EK00 — Allergic contact dermatitis

ICD-11 EK00 — Allergic contact dermatitis

Allergic contact dermatitis is an eczematous response provoked by a Type IV delayed immune reaction in the skin to a substance or substances to which the individual has previously been sensitized.

The diagnosis includes nothing.

Diagnosis with code EK00 contains 17 clarifying diagnoses:

1. EK00.0 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to clothing or footwear
2. EK00.1 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to cosmetics or fragrances
3. EK00.2 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to dental materials
4. EK00.3 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to food flavours or additives
5. EK00.4 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to hairdressing products
6. EK00.5 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to industrial biocides, cutting oils or disinfectants
7. EK00.6 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to metals or metal salts
8. EK00.7 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to allergenic haptens derived from plants or organic matter
9. EK00.8 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to plastics, glues or resin systems
10. EK00.9 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to preservatives or biocides
11. EK00.A — Allergic contact dermatitis due to rubber chemicals
12. EK00.B — Allergic contact dermatitis due to systemic medicaments
13. EK00.C — Allergic contact dermatitis due to topical medicaments
14. EG40.0 — Allergic contact dermatitis of external ear
15. DA02.30 — Allergic contact gingivostomatitis
16. EK00.Y — Other specified allergic contact dermatitis
17. EK00.Z — Allergic contact dermatitis, unspecified

The diagnosis is coded elsewhere:

• Allergic or hypersensitivity disorders involving skin or mucous membranes #3792
• Allergic contact dermatitis #3793
• Dermatitis and eczema #15550
• Allergic contact dermatitis #15609