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U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

L00 ICD-10-CM Code: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.

Code definition

Official description

L00

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification

Classification

Where L00 sits

  1. 1

    Chapter 12

    Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

  2. 2

    Section

    Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)

  3. 3

    Category L00

    Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

  4. 4

    Code L00

    Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Documentation details

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

  • Ritter's disease

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L00.

Use additional code

  • code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-)

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • bullous impetigo (L01.03)
  • pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03)
  • toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2)

Excludes2

Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.

No Excludes2 note is listed for L00.

Transparency

Source and release

Data release

U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027

Effective date

Oct 1, 2026

Publisher

Vero Scribe Inc.

This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.

Review the CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM source

Code-specific guidance

Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L00 mean?

L00 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.”

Is L00 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. In the FY 2027 reference data used on this page, L00 has no child codes and is presented as a billable/specific code. Always confirm the active code set and payer requirements before use.

Where is L00 located in ICD-10-CM?

L00 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08) (L00–L08), under category L00, Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome.

What coding notes are listed for L00?

Its listed inclusion terms are Ritter's disease. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-). Excludes1 notes: bullous impetigo (L01.03); pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03); toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2). No Excludes2 note is listed.

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