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ICD-10-CM Code for Atopic neurodermatitis L20.81

ICD-10 code L20.81 for Atopic neurodermatitis is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Atopic neurodermatitis
Diffuse neurodermatitis

L20.8

Excludes2: circumscribed neurodermatitis (L28.0)

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