Bockhart's impetigo

This code describes a superficial bacterial skin infection, specifically a form of impetigo characterized by small, dome-shaped pustules that are often pierced by a hair. It is typically caused by Staphylococcus aureus and affects hair follicles, commonly seen on the scalp, face, and extremities.

Use this code when documentation explicitly states "Bockhart's impetigo" or describes a superficial pustular impetigo involving hair follicles. This diagnosis is often made clinically based on the characteristic appearance of the lesions.

• Differentiate from other forms of impetigo (e.g., bullous, non-bullous) which have distinct ICD-10-CM codes.
• Do not code an underlying cause of impetigo (e.g., insect bite, eczema) unless specifically documented as a separate, co-existing condition.
• Ensure the documentation clearly specifies the "Bockhart's" type to avoid miscoding to a more general impetigo code.