ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L00
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L00
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- bullous impetigo (L01.03)
- pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03)
- toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2)
Use Additional Code
code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-)
Inclusion Terms
Ritter's disease
About ICD-10-CM Code L00 (Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome)
ICD-10-CM code L00 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L00 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L00 - Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.