L08
Non-billableOther local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.
Coding Notes
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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue?
The ICD-10-CM code for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue is L08. The full clinical description is "Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue". L08 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What does ICD-10 code L08 mean?
ICD-10-CM code L08 represents “Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue”. 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 L08 a billable code?
No, L08 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 4 child codes under L08.
What chapter is L08 in?
L08 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).
What are the subcategories under L08?
L08 has 4 child codes, including: L08.0 (Pyoderma), L08.1 (Erythrasma), L08.8 (Oth local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue), L08.9 (Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unsp).
Are additional codes required with L08?
Yes, when using L08, also report: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent..
What are the UMLS CUIs for L08?
L08 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C0157707. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
How does L08 relate to ICF functioning codes?
ICF (International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health) codes describe how conditions like other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue 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 L08?
L08 maps to the ICD-11 code: EA6Y (Cutaneous involvement by other specified infection or infestation).
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