L08 ICD-10-CM Code: Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L08 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
- 3
Category L08
Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
- 4
Code L08
Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Codes under L08
L08 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L08.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L08.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L08.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L08.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L08.
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.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L08 mean?
L08 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue.”
Is L08 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L08 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 L08 located in ICD-10-CM?
L08 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 L08, Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue.
What coding notes are listed for L08?
No inclusion terms are listed for L08 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.