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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Breast

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Breast

L03.3
O99.7

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

Also Known as:
Breast Cellulitis
Mammary Cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Breast

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

Use ICD-10 code L03.3 for cellulitis of trunk, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of trunk

Non-Billable
L03.3
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema, swelling, and tenderness in the breast
documentation:
  • • Specific mention of 'cellulitis of breast' in clinical notes

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of breast

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the breast as the site of cellulitis.

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Non-Billable
O99.7
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_validation_requirements:
  • • Documentation of cellulitis in a pregnant or postpartum patient
  • • Association with childbirth or lactation

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis during pregnancy or postpartum

Important Notes

  • • Ensure linkage to pregnancy or postpartum status is clear.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.0

Streptococcus, group A, as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Streptococcus as the causative agent.

Z39.0x

Encounter for care and examination of mother immediately after delivery

Use in postpartum cases to indicate postpartum care.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the breast is L03.3, which covers cellulitis of the trunk, including the breast.

How is postpartum cellulitis of the breast coded?

Postpartum cellulitis of the breast is coded with O99.7 for pregnancy-related conditions, along with L03.3 for cellulitis.

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