Excludes2 relationship
Distinct conditions — both may be reported.
“diabetic gastroparesis (E08.43, E09.43, E10.43, E11.43, E13.43)”
An Excludes2 note means the excluded condition is not part of the code above it, but a patient can have both. Report both when both are documented.
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM tabular instructional notes