L00
BillableStaphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
L00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.
- Status
- Billable
- Chapter
- L00-L99
- Edition
- FY2026
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHWhat are 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. Other skin infections can happen in places where the skin rubs together, especially if the area is moist.…
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Includes
- •Ritter's disease
Excludes1 — not coded here
Use additional code
- •code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-)
Medications indicated for this condition
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Conditions mapped to this code
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Frequently asked questions
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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