Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue (L08) ICD-10-CM
The L08 code range covers other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue with 8 ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes. 6 of them are billable and valid for claim submission in fiscal year 2026, and the category headers group them but cannot themselves be billed.
Codes in the L08 Range 8 codes · 6 billable
- L08 Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissueNon-billable
- L08.0 Pyoderma
- L08.1 Erythrasma
- L08.8 Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissueNon-billable
- L08.81 Pyoderma vegetans
- L08.82 Omphalitis not of newborn
- L08.89 Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Clinical Terms in This Code Range
Definitions from the National Library of Medicine for conditions coded in the L08 range.
Bunion
Abnormal swelling of the inner aspect of the first metatarsal head affecting the first METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT.
Bunion, Tailor's
Abnormal swelling of the outer aspect of the fifth metatarsal head affecting the fifth METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT.
Ecthyma
An ulcerative pyoderma usually caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal infection at the site of minor trauma. (Dorland, 27th ed)
Ecthyma, Contagious
An infectious dermatitis of sheep and goats, affecting primarily the muzzle and lips. It is caused by a poxvirus and may be transmitted to man.
Erythrasma
A chronic bacterial infection of major folds of the skin, caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum.
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
The articulation between a metatarsal bone (METATARSAL BONES) and a phalanx.
Orf virus
The type species of PARAPOXVIRUS which causes a skin infection in natural hosts, usually young sheep. Humans may contract local skin lesions by contact. The virus apparently persists in soil.
Parapoxvirus
A genus of the family POXVIRIDAE, subfamily CHORDOPOXVIRINAE, which infect ungulates and may infect humans. ORF VIRUS is the type species.
Pyoderma
Any purulent skin disease (Dorland, 27th ed).
Pyoderma Gangrenosum
An idiopathic, rapidly evolving, and severely debilitating disease occurring most commonly in association with chronic ulcerative colitis. It is characterized by the presence of boggy, purplish ulcers with undermined borders, appearing mostly on the legs. The majority of cases are in people between 40 and 60 years old. Its etiology is unknown.
About the L08 Code Range
The ICD-10 code L08 category covers other local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, which are infections confined to specific skin areas or just beneath the skin. These codes are used to classify various bacterial, fungal, and other localized skin infections that don't fall under more common categories, helping medical coders document complex skin conditions accurately.
This section includes specific codes such as L08.0 for pyoderma, which encompasses infections like ulcerative pyoderma gangrenosum, cystic acne, and ecthyma. Notably, pyoderma is also known as bacterial pyoderma or streptococcal infection of the skin. Another distinct code, L08.1, identifies erythrasma, a non-pyogenic bacterial skin infection caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum. Other codes like L08.82 cover omphalitis not in newborns, recognized for umbilical discharge infections. The broad code L08.9 addresses unspecified local skin infections, including infected insect bites, abrasions, and foreign body infections. Understanding these terms and their related codes helps clinicians and coders assign the correct ICD-10 code for diverse localized skin infections, streamlining diagnosis and treatment documentation.
Questions About This Page
How many billable codes are in the L08 range?
Of the 8 codes in this range, 6 are billable and valid for claim submission from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Category header codes group them but cannot be reported on claims.
What does the L08 range classify?
The range classifies other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue. Each code links to its own reference page with billing status, MS-DRG grouping, coding notes, and clinical information.
Related References
Source: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
