What does ICD-10 code L08 mean?

ICD-10 code L08 is the standardized code used for other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code L08 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code L08 when recording other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code L08 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code L08: Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Name: ICD-10 Code L08: Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:28.419Z

L08 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

block

L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

currentL00-L08

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

DermatologistInfectious Disease Specialist

Sibling codes

L00Staphylococcal scalded skin syndromebillable L01Impetigo L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis L04Acute lymphadenitis L05Pilonidal cyst and sinus

Coding guidelines

Compatibility

Legacy code aligns to an official FY 2026 category. Frontend should resolve to the official category page and surface the billable child codes.

Legacy codes

L08

Replacement codes

L08.0 — PyodermaL08.1 — ErythrasmaL08.9 — Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified

Common synonyms

Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue

Frequently asked questions

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