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 2027, 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.
Erythrasma
A chronic bacterial infection of major folds of the skin, caused by Corynebacterium minutissimum.
Pyoderma
Any purulent skin disease (Dorland, 27th ed).
About the L08 Code Range
These local infections involve the skin or the tissue beneath it. They belong to the broader group of skin and subcutaneous tissue infections.
L08.0 names pyoderma, while L08.1 names erythrasma. Under L08.8, the subdivisions name pyoderma vegetans, omphalitis not of newborn, and other specified local infections. L08.9 is for an unspecified local infection of the skin or tissue beneath it.
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, 2026 through September 30, 2027. 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 2027 ICD-10-CM Tabular List and order file, effective October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
