L01.0
Non-billableImpetigo
L01.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Impetigo. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L01.00 for billing.
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHImpetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but it can also be caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six. It usually starts when bacteria get into a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch, or insect bite. Symptoms start with red or pimple-like sores surrounded by red skin. These sores can be…
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Includes
- •Impetigo contagiosa
- •Impetigo vulgaris
Medications indicated for this condition
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Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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