L22 vs L55
L22 (Diaper dermatitis) compared with L55 (Sunburn), 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. L22 carries an Excludes2 note covering L55: “radiation-related disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L55-L59)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L22Diaper dermatitis | L55Sunburn | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Diaper dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L22). | Sunburn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L55). |
| Includes | Diaper erythema Diaper rash Psoriasiform diaper rash | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources