2025 ICD-10-CM code L00
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter's disease.
Medical necessity for treatment of SSSS is established by the presence of characteristic clinical findings and confirmation of the diagnosis through bacterial cultures. Treatment is necessary to prevent complications such as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, secondary infections, and sepsis.
Diagnosis and treatment of Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome. This includes identifying the causative bacteria, assessing the extent of skin involvement, prescribing appropriate antibiotics, managing fluid and electrolyte balance, and providing wound care.
In simple words: A skin infection caused by the Staphylococcus bacteria that causes the outer layers of skin to peel off, looking like a burn or scald.
Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome (SSSS), also known as Ritter's disease. Use additional code to identify percentage of skin exfoliation (L49.-).
Example 1: A newborn infant presents with widespread erythema (redness) and blistering of the skin, resembling a burn. Cultures reveal Staphylococcus aureus, confirming the diagnosis of SSSS., A young child develops fever, irritability, and localized skin lesions that rapidly progress to generalized exfoliation (peeling) of the skin, consistent with SSSS., An adult with a compromised immune system develops SSSS secondary to a staphylococcal infection, requiring hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics and supportive care.
Documentation should include the patient's presenting symptoms, physical exam findings (e.g., skin appearance, location and extent of lesions), laboratory results (e.g., bacterial cultures), and treatment plan.
- Specialties:Dermatology, Pediatrics, Infectious Disease
- Place of Service:Inpatient Hospital, Office, Emergency Room - Hospital