L02 vs M54.0
L02 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle) compared with M54.0 (Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back), 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. L02 carries an Excludes2 note covering M54.0: “panniculitis of neck and back (M54.0-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle | M54.0Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | M00-M99 — Diseases of the Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue (M00-M99) |
| Definition | Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L02). | Panniculitis affecting regions of neck and back is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (M54.0). |
| Use additional code | code to identify organism (B95-B96) code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources