ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for Baker's itch
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Itch, itching › baker's”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding Baker's itch
The ICD-10-CM code for Baker's itch is L23.6 (Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin).
Within L23 (allergic contact dermatitis), L23.6 is specifically for allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin. Related codes cover due to metals (L23.0), due to adhesives (L23.1), due to cosmetics (L23.2), due to drugs in contact with skin (L23.3), due to dyes (L23.4), due to other chemical products (L23.5), due to plants, except food (L23.7), due to other agents (L23.8) and 1 more.
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of L23.6, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: dermatitis due to ingested food (L27.2).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about Baker's itch ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for Baker's itch?
- L23.6 — Allergic contact dermatitis due to food in contact with the skin.
Is L23.6 billable?
- Yes. L23.6 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L23.6 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L23.6 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L23.6 a CC or MCC?
- No. L23.6 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.