2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L08.89Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L00-L08›L08

ICD-10-CM L08.89
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L08.89 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 602 through 603. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L08.89
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Short Description
Oth local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Parent Code
L08.8
Other specified local 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 CodeL08.89Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Approximate SynonymsGuidance

Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.

  • Abnormal granulation tissue
  • Botryomycosis
  • Brucellosis of skin
  • Cutaneous botryomycosis
  • Cutaneous pythiosis
  • Dactylitis
  • Dermatitis vegetans
  • Exanthematous infectious disease
  • Fusobacterium infection of skin
  • Granulation of skin
  • Herpes simplex infection of skin
  • Infection by Oomycota
  • Infection by Pythium
  • Infection caused by Fusobacterium
  • Infection of sebaceous cyst
  • Knight's disease
  • Nematode infestation of skin
  • Perinatal skin and subcutaneous infections of fetus and/or neonate
  • Perineal sinus
  • Pitted keratolysis
  • Scar of skin due to suppurative infection
  • Staphylococcal botryomycosis
  • Staphylococcal infection of skin
  • Suppurative sinus of skin
  • Trichomoniasis affecting skin
  • Trypanosomal chancre
  • Trypanosomiasis affecting skin

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance

References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.

    • Andrews' disease(bacterid)
    • Cicatrix(adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious)
      • skin
        • infected
    • Dermatosis
      • Andrews'
    • Disease, diseased
      • Andrews' (bacterid)
    • Infection, infected, infective(opportunistic)
      • local, skin (staphylococcal) (streptococcal)
        • specified NEC
    • Infection, infected, infective(opportunistic)
      • sinus (accessory) (chronic) (nasal)
        • skin NEC
    • Sarcoid
      • Spiegler-Fendt
    • Sinus
      • infected, skin NEC
    • Spiegler-Fendt
      • sarcoid

Clinical ClassificationClinical

AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.

CCSR SKN001
Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections
Default principal diagnosis: inpatient Yes · outpatient Yes

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

Courtesy of MedlinePlus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

Convert L08.89 to ICD-9-CMHistory

The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.

ICD-9-CM
686.09 Pyoderma NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.
ICD-9-CM
686.8 Local skin infection NEC
Approximate The match is approximate rather than exact.

Code HistoryHistory

FY 2016AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2015, the first year of ICD-10-CM.
FY 2017–2025No changes
FY 2026CurrentCurrent code set, no changesEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L08.89Overview

Is L08.89 a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L08.89 group to?

When other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 602, 603, with relative weights from 0.8709 to 1.4213 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L08.89?

Under the General Equivalence Mappings, other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue converts to ICD-9-CM 686.09 (pyoderma NEC) and 686.8 (local skin infection NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.

Footnotes

[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.