D71 vs L22
D71 (Functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils) 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. L22 carries an Excludes2 note covering D71: “chronic (childhood) granulomatous disease (D71-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| D71Functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils | L22Diaper dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | D50-D89 — Diseases of the Blood and Blood-forming Organs and Certain Disorders Involving the Immune Mechanism (D50-D89) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Functional disorders of polymorphonuclear neutrophils is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D71). | Diaper dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L22). |
| Includes | — | 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