ICD-10-CM L01: Impetigo

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L01

Impetigo

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L01

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1)

Inclusion Terms
  • Impetigo contagiosa
  • Impetigo vulgaris
Inclusion Terms

Impetigo NOS

Inclusion Terms
  • Impetigo follicularis
  • Perifolliculitis NOS
  • Superficial pustular perifolliculitis
Inclusion Terms
  • Impetigo neonatorum
  • Pemphigus neonatorum
Inclusion Terms

Ulcerative impetigo

Child Codes (More Specific Codes for L01):

L01.0 - Impetigo L01.00 - Impetigo, unspecified L01.01 - Non-bullous impetigo L01.02 - Bockhart's impetigo L01.03 - Bullous impetigo L01.09 - Other impetigo L01.1 - Impetiginization of other dermatoses

About ICD-10-CM Code L01 (Impetigo)

ICD-10-CM code L01 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 L01 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L01 - Impetigo. 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 Impetigo.