L03

Classification

Category:Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Coding Guidance

L03 should not be used for reimbursement purposes as there are more specific codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.

Excludes 2

cellulitis of anal and rectal region

cellulitis of external auditory canal

cellulitis of eyelid

cellulitis of female external genital organs

cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus

cellulitis of male external genital organs

cellulitis of mouth

cellulitis of nose

eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]

febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet]

lymphangitis (chronic) (subacute)

More Specific Codes

L03.0

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe

L03.1

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb

L03.2

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck

L03.3

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk

L03.8

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites

L03.9

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified

External Resources

2025 ICD-10 guidelines from CMS.gov