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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot

L03.115
L03.116
E11.628

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cellulitis of the foot includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Foot Cellulitis
Infection of the Foot
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot

Use ICD-10 code L03.115 for cellulitis of right foot, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right foot

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of erythema and swelling on the right foot

Applicable To

  • • Right foot cellulitis
  • • Right ankle cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly.

Cellulitis of left foot

Billable Code
L03.116
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema, warmth, and swelling localized to the left foot
  • • Positive wound culture

Applicable To

  • • Left foot cellulitis
  • • Left ankle cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented clearly.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications

Billable Code
E11.628
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documentation linking cellulitis as a complication of diabetes

Applicable To

  • • Diabetic cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure the provider documents the link between diabetes and cellulitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use if Staphylococcus aureus is identified as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the foot?

The ICD-10 codes for cellulitis of the foot are L03.115 for the right foot and L03.116 for the left foot.

How do you code cellulitis with diabetes?

If cellulitis is a complication of diabetes, use E11.628 along with L03.115 or L03.116, depending on laterality.

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