L08 vs L30.3
L08 (Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue) compared with L30.3 (Infective dermatitis), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L08 carries an Excludes2 note covering L30.3: “infective dermatitis (L30.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L08Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue | L30.3Infective dermatitis | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Other local infections of skin and subcutaneous tissue is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L08). | Infective dermatitis is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L30.3). |
| Includes | — | Infectious eczematoid dermatitis |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources