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
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
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.
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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.
Andrews' disease (bacterid) L08.89
Cicatrix (adherent) (contracted) (painful) (vicious) See Also: Scar; L90.5
Andrews' L08.89
Disease, diseased See Also: Syndrome;
Andrews' (bacterid) L08.89
Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) B99.9
local, skin (staphylococcal) (streptococcal) L08.9
specified NEC L08.89
sinus (accessory) (chronic) (nasal) See Also: Sinusitis;
skin NEC L08.89
Sarcoid See Also: Sarcoidosis;
Spiegler-Fendt L08.89
Sinus See Also: Fistula;
infected, skin NEC L08.89
sarcoid L08.89
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
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?
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Convert L08.89 to ICD-9-CMHistory
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Questions About L08.89Overview
What is the ICD-10 code for other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue?
The ICD-10-CM code for other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue is L08.89 (sometimes written as L0889). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
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.
