L00.0: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome [SSSS]: involving less than 30% of body surface
Your skin has been inflamed by certain bacteria.
The bacteria produce a certain substance that can inflame the skin. The body is usually able to protect itself against this harmful substance. If the immune system is not working properly, though, this substance cannot be broken down properly. In young children, the body cannot always fight off the substance either.
The skin then turns red in many places, and blisters form. The skin then often looks as though it has been scalded. You may also have a high temperature and be severely ill.
Additional indicator
On medical documents, the ICD code is often appended by letters that indicate the diagnostic certainty or the affected side of the body.
- G: Confirmed diagnosis
- V: Tentative diagnosis
- Z: Condition after
- A: Excluded diagnosis
- L: Left
- R: Right
- B: Both sides
Further information
Note
This information is not intended for self-diagnosis and does not replace professional medical advice from a doctor. If you find an ICD code on a personal medical document, please also note the additional indicator used for diagnostic confidence.Your doctor will assist you with any health-related questions and explain the ICD diagnosis code to you in a direct consultation if necessary.
Source
Provided by the non-profit organization “Was hab’ ich?” gemeinnützige GmbH on behalf of the Federal Ministry of Health (BMG).