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 nail | L22Diaper dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | A00-B99 — Certain Infectious and Parasitic Diseases (A00-B99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Candidiasis 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