K12.2 vs K14.0
K12.2 (Cellulitis and abscess of mouth) compared with K14.0 (Glossitis), 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. K12.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering K14.0: “abscess of tongue (K14.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| K12.2Cellulitis and abscess of mouth | K14.0Glossitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) | K00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95) |
| Definition | Cellulitis and abscess of mouth is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K12.2). | Glossitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K14.0). |
| Includes | Cellulitis of mouth (floor) Submandibular abscess | Abscess of tongue Ulceration (traumatic) of tongue |
| Use additional code | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22) | code to identify: alcohol abuse and dependence (F10.-) exposure to environmental tobacco smoke (Z77.22) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources