L21.0 vs P83
L21.0 (Seborrhea capitis) compared with P83 (Other conditions of integument specific to newborn), 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. P83 carries an Excludes2 note covering L21.0: “cradle cap (L21.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L21.0Seborrhea capitis | P83Other conditions of integument specific to newborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96) |
| Definition | Seborrhea capitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L21.0). | Other conditions of integument specific to newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P83). |
| Includes | Cradle cap | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources