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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Leg Cellulitis

ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Leg Cellulitis

L03.113
L03.116
L03.119

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for bilateral lower leg cellulitis includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Cellulitis of both lower limbs
Bilateral leg cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Leg Cellulitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Bilateral Lower Leg Cellulitis

Use ICD-10 code L03.113 for cellulitis of right lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right lower limb

Billable Code
L03.113
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

documentation:
  • Documentation must specify 'right lower limb'.
applicable_to:
  • • Cellulitis of right calf
  • • Cellulitis of right foot
excludes:
  • • Cellulitis of left lower limb
validation:
  • • Imaging showing unilateral involvement
  • • Documentation specifying right lower limb
notes:
  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.
risks:
  • • Incorrectly used if laterality is not specified

Cellulitis of left lower limb

Billable Code
L03.116
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

applicable_to:
  • • Cellulitis of left thigh
  • • Cellulitis of left ankle
excludes:
  • • Cellulitis of right lower limb
validation:
  • • Imaging showing unilateral involvement
  • • Documentation specifying left lower limb
notes:
  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid using unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of unspecified limb

Billable Code
L03.119
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

excludes:
  • • Cellulitis with specified laterality
validation:
  • • Lack of laterality in documentation
notes:
  • • Query provider for laterality to avoid using unspecified codes.
Frequently Asked Questions

How do you code bilateral lower leg cellulitis?

For bilateral lower leg cellulitis, use L03.113 for the right leg and L03.116 for the left leg if laterality is specified. If not, use L03.119.

Is cellulitis a complication of diabetes?

Cellulitis can be coded as a diabetic complication only if explicitly documented as related to diabetes by the provider.

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