Cellulitis ICD-10 Codes
All ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes for cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial skin infection coded under L03 in ICD-10-CM. Codes specify the body site: L03.11 for upper limb, L03.115-L03.116 for finger/toe, L03.31 for abdominal wall. Cutaneous abscess is coded under L02. These conditions are common reasons for ER visits and IV antibiotic treatment.
Total Codes
175
Billable Codes
131
Categories
2
Primary Code Categories
These are the top-level ICD-10-CM categories for cellulitis. Click any code to see all specific subcodes.
Billable/Specific Codes (131)
These are the specific, billable ICD-10-CM codes that can be used on medical claims for cellulitis.
L02.01Cutaneous abscess of face
L02.02Furuncle of face
L02.03Carbuncle of face
L02.11Cutaneous abscess of neck
L02.12Furuncle of neck
L02.13Carbuncle of neck
L02.211Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
L02.212Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock]
L02.213Cutaneous abscess of chest wall
L02.214Cutaneous abscess of groin
L02.215Cutaneous abscess of perineum
L02.216Cutaneous abscess of umbilicus
L02.219Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified
L02.221Furuncle of abdominal wall
L02.222Furuncle of back [any part, except buttock]
L02.223Furuncle of chest wall
L02.224Furuncle of groin
L02.225Furuncle of perineum
L02.226Furuncle of umbilicus
L02.229Furuncle of trunk, unspecified
L02.231Carbuncle of abdominal wall
L02.232Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock]
L02.233Carbuncle of chest wall
L02.234Carbuncle of groin
L02.235Carbuncle of perineum
L02.236Carbuncle of umbilicus
L02.239Carbuncle of trunk, unspecified
L02.31Cutaneous abscess of buttock
L02.32Furuncle of buttock
L02.33Carbuncle of buttock
L02.411Cutaneous abscess of right axilla
L02.412Cutaneous abscess of left axilla
L02.413Cutaneous abscess of right upper limb
L02.414Cutaneous abscess of left upper limb
L02.415Cutaneous abscess of right lower limb
L02.416Cutaneous abscess of left lower limb
L02.419Cutaneous abscess of limb, unspecified
L02.421Furuncle of right axilla
L02.422Furuncle of left axilla
L02.423Furuncle of right upper limb
L02.424Furuncle of left upper limb
L02.425Furuncle of right lower limb
L02.426Furuncle of left lower limb
L02.429Furuncle of limb, unspecified
L02.431Carbuncle of right axilla
L02.432Carbuncle of left axilla
L02.433Carbuncle of right upper limb
L02.434Carbuncle of left upper limb
L02.435Carbuncle of right lower limb
L02.436Carbuncle of left lower limb
...and 81 more specific codes. Search all codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for cellulitis?
The primary ICD-10-CM codes for cellulitis are L03, L03.11, L03.11. There are 175 total codes related to cellulitis, of which 131 are billable/specific codes that can be used on medical claims.
How many ICD-10 codes are there for cellulitis?
There are 175 ICD-10-CM codes related to cellulitis. Of these, 131 are billable/specific codes. The remaining codes are non-billable header categories used to organize the specific codes underneath them.
Which cellulitis ICD-10 code should I use for billing?
The most commonly used billable codes for cellulitis include: L02.01 (Cutaneous abscess of face); L02.02 (Furuncle of face); L02.03 (Carbuncle of face). The correct code depends on the specific clinical presentation. Always code to the highest level of specificity supported by the clinical documentation.
Is L03 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, L03 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis) is a non-billable header code. You need to use a more specific child code for billing purposes.
What are other names for cellulitis in ICD-10?
Cellulitis may also be referred to as: cellulitis, skin infection, abscess, infected wound, cellulitis of leg. The same ICD-10-CM codes apply regardless of which term is used in the clinical documentation.
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