L01
Non-billableImpetigo
Impetigo
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
Excludes 1
Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)
Excludes 2
Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both
- •certain conditions originating in the perinatal periodP04-P96
- •certain infectious and parasitic diseasesA00-B99
- •complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperiumO9A)O00
- •congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalitiesQ00-Q99
- •endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseasesE00-E88
- •lipomelanotic reticulosisI89.8
- •neoplasmsC00-D49
- •symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classifiedR00-R94
- •systemic connective tissue disordersM30-M36
- •viral wartsB07
- •hordeolumH00.0
- •infective dermatitisL30.3
- local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
- •lupus panniculitisL93.2
- •panniculitis NOSM79.3
- •panniculitis of neck and backM54.0
- •Perlèche NOSK13.0
- •Perlèche due to candidiasisB37.0
- •Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiencyE53.0
- •pyogenic granulomaL98.0
- •relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian]M35.6
- •zosterB02
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ICD-11 Equivalents(1)
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Also Known As / Clinical Terms(6)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for impetigo?
The ICD-10-CM code for impetigo is L01. The full clinical description is "Impetigo". L01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code L01 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L01 represents “Impetigo”. It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
Is L01 a billable code?
No, L01 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 2 child codes under L01.
What chapter is L01 in?
L01 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What codes cannot be used with L01?
L01 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1).
What are the subcategories under L01?
L01 has 2 child codes, including: L01.0 (Impetigo), L01.1 (Impetiginization of other dermatoses).
Are additional codes required with L01?
Yes, when using L01, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for L01?
L01 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0021099. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L01 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like impetigo affect a person's functioning — body functions, activities, participation, and environmental factors. AutoICD provides ICF Core Sets for 12+ conditions and can map clinical text to ICF categories automatically. Browse the ICF directory to explore functioning codes.
What is the ICD-11 equivalent of L01?
L01 maps to the ICD-11 code: 1B72.Z (Impetigo, unspecified).
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