ICD Code L20.83

ICD code L20.83 is infantile eczema, which refers to acute or chronic eczema occurring in infants.

1. Presence of pruritic, erythematous, and scaly skin lesions in an infant or young child

2. Onset of symptoms before the age of 2 years

3. Lesions primarily affecting the face, scalp, and extensor surfaces of limbs

4. Chronic or relapsing course with periods of exacerbation and remission

5. Evidence of skin barrier dysfunction, such as dryness or lichenification

6. Absence of other causes for dermatitis, such as contact or seborrheic dermatitis

7. Family history of atopic diseases (e.g., asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis) may be present but is not required

Relevant CPT codes that may be used to treat ICD code L20.83 include:

- 99201–99215 (Evaluation and Management services)

- 96372 (Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection)

- 96910 (Phototherapy, UVB)

- 96920–96922 (Photochemotherapy)

- 11000 (Debridement of extensive eczematous or infected skin)

- 11900–11901 (Injection, intralesional; up to and over 7 lesions)

- 96542 (Chemotherapy injection, subcutaneous or intramuscular, non-hormonal anti-neoplastic)

CPT code selection should be based on the specific treatment rendered for ICD code L20.83.

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