L01.02 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Bockhart's impetigo for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to L01.02 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L01.02 ICD10 Code:
- L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L01 Impetigo
- L01.0 Impetigo
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L01.02 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L01.02 ICD 10 code
Impetigo is a skin infection caused by bacteria. It is usually caused by staphylococcal (staph) bacteria, but it can also be caused by streptococcal (strep) bacteria. It is most common in children between the ages of two and six. It usually starts when bacteria get into a break in the skin, such as a cut, scratch, or insect bite.
Symptoms start with red or pimple-like sores surrounded by red skin. These sores can be anywhere, but usually they occur on your face, arms and legs. The sores fill with pus, then break open after a few days and form a thick crust. They are often itchy, but scratching them can spread the sores.
Impetigo can spread by contact with sores or nasal discharge from an infected person. You can treat impetigo with antibiotics.
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