L08.8
Non-billableOther specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
L08.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L08.81 for billing.
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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