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2008 ICD-9-CM Volume 1 Diagnosis Codes Home > Diseases Of The Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-709 > Infections Of Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue 680-686 > ICD-9-CM Diagnosis 684 Impetigo A common superficial bacterial infection caused by STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS or group A beta-hemolytic streptococci. Characteristics include pustular lesions that rupture and discharge a thin, amber-colored fluid that dries and forms a crust. This condition is commonly located on the face, especially about the mouth and nose. 684 is a specific code that can be used to specify a diagnosis 684 contains 14 index entries