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impetigo

Medical Definition

A contagious bacterial cutaneous infection that affects children and is usually caused by staphylococcus aureus. it usually presents in the face with honey colored scabs.

Wikipedia Summary

Impetigo is a contagious bacterial infection that involves the superficial skin. The most common presentation is yellowish crusts on the face, arms, or legs...
Related Codes (8)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
L01Impetigo
Type 1 Excludes (1)
L01.0Impetigo
L01.00Impetigo, unspecified
L01.01Non-bullous impetigo
L01.02Bockhart's impetigo
L01.03Bullous impetigo
L01.09Other impetigo
L01.1Impetiginization of other dermatoses

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