B02 vs L00
B02 (Zoster [herpes zoster]) compared with L00 (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L00 carries an Excludes2 note covering B02: “zoster (B02.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| B02Zoster [herpes zoster] | L00Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Zoster [herpes zoster] is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (B02). | Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L00). |
| Includes | shingles zona | Ritter's disease |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-) code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources