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L08.9

Billable

Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

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

What This Code Means

A localized infection of the skin and underlying soft tissues where the specific type or location has not been identified or documented.

Coding Tips

  • •This is the least specific code in the L08 category; attempt to obtain more clinical detail before assigning
  • •Query the provider if additional information about the infection site or organism is available

Code Hierarchy

└L08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue└L08.9Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
└L08.9Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

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