L01.0 (Impetigo) is an umbrella ICD-10-CM medical diagnosis code in the Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue chapter. It identifies cases of impetigo for clinical documentation, billing and epidemiological tracking.

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L01.0 — Impetigo

Chapter L00-L99: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Sub-codes under L01.0

L01.00Impetigo, unspecifiedL01.01Non-bullous impetigoL01.02Bockhart's impetigoL01.03Bullous impetigoL01.09Other impetigo

Related diagnoses

L01.1Impetiginization of other dermatoses

Common questions about L01.0 (Impetigo)

What does ICD-10 code L01.0 mean?
L01.0 is the ICD-10-CM 2025 code for Impetigo. ICD-10-CM is the medical coding system used by clinicians, hospitals and insurers worldwide to classify diseases and conditions in a standard way.
Is L01.0 a billable diagnosis code?
L01.0 is a category-level (umbrella) code rather than a billable specific code. For billing purposes, clinicians typically use a more specific sub-code under L01.0. Browse the sub-codes listed on this page.
Which ICD-10 chapter does L01.0 belong to?
L01.0 belongs to the chapter "Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" (codes L00-L99). ICD-10-CM organises codes into 22 chapters by body system or condition type, which helps clinicians navigate related diagnoses.
Where can I get plain-language information about Impetigo?
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Source: ICD-10-CM 2025 (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, public domain). Codes valid from October 1, 2024. CMS source ↗