Question 1

Is L00 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

Yes, L00 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. It can be used for medical billing and reimbursement purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L00 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L00 represents Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

When was ICD-10 code L00 introduced?

Accepted Answer

Code L00 has been part of ICD-10-CM since 2016, when the coding system was mandated for use in the United States. This code was included in the original US implementation.

Question 4

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L00?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L00 is section:L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 5

What conditions are excluded from L00?

Accepted Answer

Code L00 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: bullous impetigo (L01.03); pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03); toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2). These conditions cannot be coded together with L00 as they represent different diagnoses.

Question 6

Should I use additional codes with L00?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding L00, consider adding codes for: code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-). Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

L002026

Excludes13Not coded together

Excludes223Not included here

Use Additional Code2Add code for detail

Notes1Additional information

Also Known As7Alternative terms