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

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Leg

L03.115
L03.116
L03.119

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

Also Known as:
Lower Limb Cellulitis
Leg Infection
leg cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Leg

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

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

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right lower limb

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema and swelling on the right leg
documentation:
  • • Documented laterality and systemic signs

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of right leg
  • • Right leg infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of left lower limb

Billable Code
L03.116
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of left leg
  • • Left leg infection

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of unspecified lower limb

Billable Code
L03.119
Billable

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of leg, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.6

Streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Streptococcus as causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the leg is L03.11-, with specific codes for left (L03.116) and right (L03.115) lower limbs.

How do you code cellulitis with diabetes?

Code cellulitis with diabetes using L03.11- for cellulitis and E11.5 if the provider documents it as a complication.

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