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L08.81

Billable

Pyoderma vegetans

L08.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pyoderma vegetans. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L08.8
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.

Excludes1 — not coded here

  • •pyoderma gangrenosum (L88)
  • •pyoderma NOS (L08.0)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L08.81?
L08.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pyoderma vegetans". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L08.81 a billable code?
Yes — L08.81 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from L08.81?
Excludes1 (not coded here): pyoderma gangrenosum (L88); pyoderma NOS (L08.0).

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

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