2027 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L00-L08›L08

ICD-10-CM L08
CMSSource: CMS FY 2027 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2027

L08 is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue, so it cannot be submitted on claims. Use a more specific code from this category instead, such as L08.0, L08.1, L08.81, and L08.82.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L08
Billable Status
No — Non-Billable Category
Code Describes
Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Short Description
Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Chapter
L00-L08
Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
This CodeL08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Specific Coding for Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissueOverview

Non-specific codes like L08 require more characters. Use one of these billable codes instead:

  • Use L08.0 for Pyoderma

  • Use L08.1 for Erythrasma

  • L08.8 for Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

  • Use L08.81 for Pyoderma vegetans

  • Use L08.82 for Omphalitis not of newborn

  • Use L08.89 for Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

  • Use L08.9 for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Instructional NotesGuidance

Instructions from the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List that apply to L08: its own notes plus those printed at block L00-L08 and Chapter 12. A note printed at a category, block or chapter applies to every code under it.

Excludes2

Not included here: the excluded condition is not part of this code, but a patient may have both, so both codes may be reported.

From Block L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 159 codes
  • hordeolum (H00.0)
  • infective dermatitis (L30.3)
  • local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
  • lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
  • panniculitis NOS (M79.3)
  • panniculitis of neck and back (M54.0-)
  • Perlèche NOS (K13.0)
  • Perlèche due to candidiasis (B37.0)
  • Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiency (E53.0)
  • pyogenic granuloma (L98.0)
  • relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6)
  • viral warts (B07.-)
  • zoster (B02.-)
From Chapter 12 (L00-L99) Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 1,001 codes
  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)

Use Additional Code

Add a second code, after this one, to fully describe the condition.

From Block L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue applies to 159 codes
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular List. How to read instructional notes.

Patient EducationClinical

Skin Infections

Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps keep germs out. But sometimes the germs can cause a skin infection. It often happens when the germs enter your body through a break, cut, or wound on your skin.

The full article covers:

  • What are skin infections?
  • What causes skin infections?
  • Who is more likely to get a skin infection?
  • What are the symptoms of skin infections?
  • How are skin infections diagnosed?
  • How are skin infections treated?

Read the full article at MedlinePlus

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Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2026No changes
FY 2027CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.

Questions About L08Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue?

L08 is the ICD-10-CM category for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue, but it is a non-billable header: claims need a more specific code from this category, listed on this page.

Is L08 (Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue) a billable code?

No. This is a category header that groups the codes for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue, and headers cannot be submitted on claims. Claims for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue need a more specific code from this category, such as L08.0, L08.1, and L08.81.