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L01 ICD-10-CM Code: Impetigo

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

Official description

L01

Impetigo

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

Where L01 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 L01

    Impetigo

  4. 4

    Code L01

    Impetigo

Codes under L01

L01 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.

L01.0ImpetigoL01.1Impetiginization of other dermatoses

Notes for this code

Inclusion terms

No inclusion terms are listed for L01.

Code first

No “code first” instruction is listed for L01.

Use additional code

No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L01.

Excludes1

Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.

  • impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1)

Excludes2

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

No Excludes2 note is listed for L01.

Source and release

Data release
U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
Effective date
Oct 1, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What does ICD-10-CM code L01 mean?

L01 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Impetigo.”

Is L01 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?

No. L01 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.

Where is L01 located in ICD-10-CM?

L01 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 L01, Impetigo.

What coding notes are listed for L01?

No inclusion terms are listed for L01 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Excludes1 notes: impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1). No Excludes2 note is listed.