L08 vs M35.6
L08 (Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue) compared with M35.6 (Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]), 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. L08 carries an Excludes2 note covering M35.6: “relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue | M35.6Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| 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 | Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L08). | Relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (M35.6). |
| Includes | — | autoimmune disease NOS collagen (vascular) disease NOS systemic autoimmune disease systemic collagen (vascular) disease |
| Use additional code | 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