L00
✓ Billable
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
ICD-10-CM · FY2026 · Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Code
L00
System
ICD-10-CM
Billable
Yes — valid for submission
Effective
FY2026
Chapter
Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue
Source
CMS / CDC NCHS
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Official coding notes
From CMS's ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Also known as
- Ritter's disease
Excludes1 — never code together
- bullous impetigo (L01.03)
- pemphigus neonatorum (L01.03)
- toxic epidermal necrolysis [Lyell] (L51.2)
Use additional code
- code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-)
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L00?
ICD-10-CM code L00 represents Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. It is a billable diagnosis code in the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter, effective October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026.
Is L00 billable?
Yes. L00 is a valid billable ICD-10-CM code for insurance claims and clinical documentation.
What chapter is L00 in?
L00 belongs to the Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (L00–L99) of ICD-10-CM.
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