I87.2 vs L21
I87.2 (Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)) compared with L21 (Seborrheic 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. L21 carries an Excludes2 note covering I87.2: “stasis dermatitis (I87.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| I87.2Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral) | L21Seborrheic dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | I00-I99 — Diseases of the Circulatory System (I00-I99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral) is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (I87.2). | Seborrheic dermatitis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L21). |
| Includes | Stasis dermatitis | — |
| Use additional code | code, if applicable, to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-) | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources