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Compare/B37.2 vs L22

B37.2 vs L22

B37.2 (Candidiasis of skin and nail) compared with L22 (Diaper dermatitis), 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. B37.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering L22: “diaper dermatitis (L22)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

B37.2Candidiasis of skin and nailL22Diaper dermatitis
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationA00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99)L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
DefinitionCandidiasis of skin and nail is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (B37.2).Diaper dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L22).
Includes
candidosis
moniliasis
Candidal onychia
Candidal paronychia
Diaper erythema
Diaper rash
Psoriasiform diaper rash

Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources