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L01.03

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Bullous impetigo

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A contagious bacterial skin infection characterized by fluid-filled blisters that rupture easily, typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Coding Tips

  • •Bullous impetigo is less common than non-bullous; ensure clear documentation of blister formation
  • •Document if caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) for treatment implications

Code Hierarchy

└L01Impetigo└L01.0Impetigo└L01.03Bullous impetigo
└L01.03Bullous impetigo

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