I87.2 vs L24.B1
I87.2 (Venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral)) compared with L24.B1 (Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula), 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. L24.B1 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) | L24.B1Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| 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). | Irritant contact dermatitis related to digestive stoma or fistula is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L24.B1). |
| Includes | Stasis dermatitis | Irritant contact dermatitis related to gastrostomy Irritant contact dermatitis related to jejunostomy Irritant contact dermatitis related to saliva or spit fistula |
| Use additional code | code, if applicable, to specify site and severity of ulcer (L97.-) | code to identify any artificial opening status (Z93.-), if applicable, for contact dermatitis related to stoma secretions |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources