Question 1

Is L01 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L01 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L01 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L01 represents Impetigo. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L01?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L01 is section:L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions are excluded from L01?

Accepted Answer

Code L01 has Type 1 Excludes (mutually exclusive conditions) including: impetigo herpetiformis (L40.1). These conditions cannot be coded together with L01 as they represent different diagnoses.

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