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ICD-10 Code L30.3: Infective dermatitis
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents infective dermatitis in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L20-L30Dermatitis and eczema
category
L30Other and unspecified dermatitis
currentL30
Official coding notes
Inclusion terms
- Infectious eczematoid dermatitis
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Related codes
Sibling codes
Mapped diagnoses and classifications
SNOMED_CT 400079002high
Infected eczema
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 367338000high
Infective dermatitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 1162918009high
Infective dermatitis associated with human T-cell lymphotropic virus 1 infection
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 414492009high
Infective eczematoid dermatitis
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
SNOMED_CT 123700004high
Pustular eczema
Source: SNOMED International ICD-10 map
Coding guidelines
Compatibility
Legacy and official ICD code match exactly.
Legacy codes
L30.3
Common synonyms
Infective dermatitis
Frequently asked questions
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