icd 10 code for staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

What is the ICD 10 code for scalded skin syndrome?

L00 is a valid billable ICD-10 diagnosis code for Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome . It is found in the 2022 version of the ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) and can be used in all HIPAA-covered transactions from Oct 01, 2021 - Sep 30, 2022 .

What is the ICD 10 code for subcutaneous abscess?

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue L00-L08 >. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code E53.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.0 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code M35.6 B02.29 Other postherpetic nervous system involvement... L02.0 Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of ...

What is Staphylococcus aureus?

A disease of infants due to group 2 phage type 17 staphylococci that produce an epidermolytic exotoxin. Superficial fine vesicles and bullae form and rupture easily, resulting in loss of large sheets of epidermis.

How do you code staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

ICD-10 code: L00 Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome [SSSS] - gesund.bund.de.

What is the staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection. The infection causes peeling skin over large parts of the body. It looks like the skin has been scalded or burned by hot liquid. It's more common in the summer and fall.

What is the ICD-10 code for staphylococcal infection?

ICD-10 Code for Staphylococcal infection, unspecified site- A49. 0- Codify by AAPC.

Is scalded skin syndrome MRSA?

Background: Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) producing exfoliative toxin (ET), is a life-threatening infection for neonates in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).

What is the most common causative agent of scalded skin syndrome?

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS) is a serious skin infection caused by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus. This bacterium produces an exfoliative toxin that causes the outer layers of skin to blister and peel, as if they've been doused with a hot liquid.

How is impetigo distinguished from staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

In bullous impetigo, the exfoliative toxins are restricted to the area of infection, and bacteria can be cultured from the blister contents. In staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome the exfoliative toxins are spread hematogenously from a localized source causing widespread epidermal damage at distant sites.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified- L08. 9- Codify by AAPC.

What is the ICD-10 code for staph bacteremia?

Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere. B95. 61 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 for MSSA?

ICD-10-CM Code for Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere B95. 61.

Can adults get staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome?

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome is rarely observed in adults; only 32 cases have been reported. In contrast to infant cases, the mortality rate is high. Two major risk factors have been identified: kidney failure and immunosuppression.

What is staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome?

Staphylococcal toxic shock syndrome (TSS) is a clinical illness characterized by rapid onset of fever, rash, hypotension, and multiorgan system involvement.

Is Staphylococcus a bacterial infection?

Staph infections are caused by bacteria called staphylococcus. They most often affect the skin. They can go away on their own, but sometimes they need to be treated with antibiotics.

What is scalded skin syndrome?

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome L00- 1 A blistering skin disorder caused by exfoliative toxins produced by staphylococcus aureus infection. The toxins cause the formation of bullae and diffuse skin desquamation. The lesions may be localized or generalized, far away from the initial site of infection. 2 A disease of infants due to group 2 phage type 17 staphylococci that produce an epidermolytic exotoxin. Superficial fine vesicles and bullae form and rupture easily, resulting in loss of large sheets of epidermis.

What causes blistering on the skin?

A blistering skin disorder caused by exfoliative toxins produced by staphylococcus aureus infection. The toxins cause the formation of bullae and diffuse skin desquamation. The lesions may be localized or generalized, far away from the initial site of infection.

The ICD code L00 is used to code Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome

Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome, (SSSS), also known as Pemphigus neonatorum or Ritter's disease, or Localized bullous impetigo is a dermatological condition caused by Staphylococcus aureus.

Coding Notes for L00 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code

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ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L00 - Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome'

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Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L00 and a single ICD9 code, 695.81 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.