Question 1

Is section:L00-L08 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, section:L00-L08 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code section:L00-L08 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code section:L00-L08 represents Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08). 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

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code section:L00-L08?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for section:L00-L08 is L00-L99 (Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from section:L00-L08?

Accepted Answer

Code section:L00-L08 has Type 2 Excludes including: hordeolum (H00.0); infective dermatitis (L30.3); local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1 and 10 more conditions. These conditions are not included in section:L00-L08 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

Question 5

Should I use additional codes with section:L00-L08?

Accepted Answer

Yes, when coding section:L00-L08, consider adding codes for: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.. Additional codes provide more specificity about the patient's condition.

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Excludes213Not included here

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