L01.03

Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Bullous impetigo

Metadata & Insights
  • •2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
  • •Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • •Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).

Instructional Notes

Includes
  • Impetigo neonatorum
  • Pemphigus neonatorum
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
L01Impetigo
L01.0Impetigo
L01.03Bullous impetigo

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L01.03:

blockL00-L08
Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
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chapterCH12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to L01.03. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

3 raw paths
Impetigo (any organism) (any site) (circinate) (contagiosa) (simplex) (vulgaris)2 unique routes
bullous, bullosa→L01.03
neonatorum→L01.03
Pemphigus1 unique routes
neonatorum→L01.03

MS-DRG Classification

2026 v43.1

This code is grouped within the following Diagnosis Related Group(s) for clinical reimbursement:

DRG 602
Cellulitis with MCC
DRG 603
Cellulitis without MCC

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