L90.0 vs N48.0
L90.0 (Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus) compared with N48.0 (Leukoplakia of penis), 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. L90.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering N48.0: “lichen sclerosus of external male genital organs (N48.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L90.0Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus | N48.0Leukoplakia of penis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Lichen sclerosus et atrophicus is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L90.0). | Leukoplakia of penis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N48.0). |
| Includes | — | Balanitis xerotica obliterans Kraurosis of penis Lichen sclerosus of external male genital organs |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources