L22 vs L85.3
L22 (Diaper dermatitis) compared with L85.3 (Xerosis cutis), 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 L85.3: “dry skin dermatitis (L85.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L22Diaper dermatitis | L85.3Xerosis cutis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| 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). | Xerosis cutis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L85.3). |
| Includes | Diaper erythema Diaper rash Psoriasiform diaper rash | Dry skin dermatitis |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources