Poison Ivy ICD-10-CM Codes

Poison Ivy ICD-10-CM Codes

Learn about the different poison ivy ICD-10-CM codes through this guide.

By Matt Olivares on Aug 8, 2025.

Fact Checked by Karina Jimenea.

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What ICD-10 codes are used for poison ivy?

Poison ivy, known for causing skin rashes upon contact, has distinct ICD-10 codes for accurate diagnosis and treatment. Here are the commonly used poison ivy ICD codes:

  • L23.7: Allergic contact dermatitis due to plants, except food
  • L25.5: Unspecified contact dermatitis due to plants, except food

There are no codes that have poison ivy in their name anymore, so please choose either of the two. The former is for when you've confirmed that poison ivy is the cause. The latter should only be used if it's not confirmed yet.

These codes can also be used for similar causes like poison oak. Just make sure that the dermatitis is caused by plants, not venomous spider bites, radiation-related disorders, atopic dermatitis, and more.

These codes also don't have initial encounter, subsequent encounter, and sequela variants.

Which poison ivy ICD codes are billable?

Yes. Both of these poison ivy ICD-10-CM codes are valid and billable.

Clinical information

Poison ivy is a plant known for causing allergic contact dermatitis upon skin contact. Here's what you need to know:

  • The rash is caused by an oil found in the plant.
  • Symptoms include itching, redness, and swelling, often followed by blisters.
  • The rash is not contagious and does not spread, but it can appear to spread if some areas manifest symptoms before others.
  • It also only affects the surface of the skin. It doesn't go down the subcutaneous tissue.
  • Washing the skin immediately after contact can reduce the severity of the rash.
  • Treatment typically involves creams, lotions, or antihistamines to alleviate itching.

Synonyms include

  • Toxicodendron radicans
  • Rhus radicans
  • Eastern poison ivy
  • Western poison ivy
  • Climbing poison ivy
  • Irritant contact dermatitis
  • Minor skin disorders accompanied by poison ivy rash

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Commonly asked questions

The rash from poison ivy is caused by an oil found in the plant called urushiol.

Avoiding contact with the plant and washing the skin immediately after suspected contact can help prevent the rash.

No, the poison ivy rash is not contagious and does not spread from person to person.

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