Skip to main content

K13.4 vs L98.0

K13.4 (Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa) compared with L98.0 (Pyogenic granuloma), 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. L98.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering K13.4: “pyogenic granuloma of oral mucosa (K13.4)”

Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.

Side by side

K13.4Granuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosaL98.0Pyogenic granuloma
Billing statusBillableBillable
ClassificationK00-K95 — Diseases of the Digestive System (K00-K95)L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99)
DefinitionGranuloma and granuloma-like lesions of oral mucosa is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (K13.4).Pyogenic granuloma is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L98.0).
Includes
epithelial disturbances of tongue
Eosinophilic granuloma
Granuloma pyogenicum
Verrucous xanthoma
Use additional code
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