D75 vs L04
D75 (Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs) compared with L04 (Acute lymphadenitis), 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. D75 carries an Excludes2 note covering L04: “acute lymphadenitis (L04.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| D75Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs | L04Acute lymphadenitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| 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 | Other and unspecified diseases of blood and blood-forming organs is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (D75). | Acute lymphadenitis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L04). |
| Includes | — | abscess (acute) of lymph nodes, except mesenteric acute lymphadenitis, except mesenteric |
| Use additional code | — | 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