Is L08.9 a billable code?
Yes. L08.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM code and can be used on claims and superbills for dates of service from October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L08.9: Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified
Billable codeValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L08.9 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. It is specific enough to use on an insurance claim, a superbill or a Good Faith Estimate.
Superbill GeneratorStart a superbill with L08.9 already added.Good Faith EstimateStart a cost estimate with L08.9 already added.CMS-1500 Claim FormFill a claim form with L08.9 in box 21.
Other codes in L08 Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue
L08.9 questions
What does L08.9 mean?
L08.9 is the ICD-10-CM code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.