L08.8

Non-billable

Other 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.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L08
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

What 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.…

Read more about Skin Infections at MedlinePlus ↗

Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L08.8?
L08.8 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Other specified local infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L08.8 a billable code?
No — L08.8 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L08.81) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L08.8?
L08.8 has 3 more specific child codes, including L08.81, L08.82, L08.89.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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