L01.0: Impetigo [any organism] [any site]
An area of your skin has been inflamed by the bacteria.
Your skin has turned red in some places. Pointed nodules or blisters have formed in these areas. The blisters are sometimes pus-filled. When the blisters burst, yellow crusts often form. This often affects the face and hands. Hair roots can also become inflamed.
This superficial skin inflammation is caused by bacteria and can be highly infectious. Therefore, one should avoid contact with other people and any objects that are frequently used. The inflammation usually starts via small flesh wounds, and it is helped by scratching or a weak immune system.
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
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