L08: Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Codes under L08 (Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue). A ✓ marks a billable (fully specified) code; category codes without a ✓ are not billable on their own.
| Code | Description | Billable |
|---|---|---|
| L08.0 | Pyoderma | ✓ |
| L08.0 | Pyoderma | ✓ |
| L08.1 | Erythrasma | ✓ |
| L08.1 | Erythrasma | ✓ |
| L08.8 | Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | — |
| L08.8 | Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | — |
| L08.9 | Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified | ✓ |
| L08.9 | Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified | ✓ |
| L08.81 | Pyoderma vegetans | ✓ |
| L08.81 | Pyoderma vegetans | ✓ |
| L08.82 | Omphalitis not of newborn | ✓ |
| L08.82 | Omphalitis not of newborn | ✓ |
| L08.89 | Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | ✓ |
| L08.89 | Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue | ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L08?
L08 is an ICD-10-CM category covering Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue. It contains 14 more specific diagnosis codes, 12 of which are billable.
Is L08 a billable code?
No — L08 is a category header and isn't billable on its own. Code to the highest level of specificity using one of its subcodes (for example L08.0 — Pyoderma). 12 of the 14 codes under L08 are billable.
What codes fall under L08?
L08 includes L08.0, L08.0, L08.1, L08.1, L08.8, plus 9 more. See the full list with descriptions and billable status above.
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