L00

Billable

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

L00 is the ICD-10-CM code for Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
L00-L99
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Includes

  • Ritter's disease

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.-)

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L00?
L00 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L00 a billable code?
Yes — L00 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.
What is excluded from L00?
Excludes1 (not coded here): bullous impetigo (L01.03); pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03); toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2).

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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