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

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Finger

L03.011
L03.012
L03.019

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

Also Known as:
Finger cellulitis
Paronychia with cellulitis
Onychia with cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Finger

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

Use ICD-10 code L03.011 for cellulitis of right finger, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right finger

Billable Code
L03.011
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema, swelling, and warmth in the right finger
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify right finger and include organism if known

Applicable To

  • • Paronychia of right finger
  • • Onychia of right finger
  • • Felon of right finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and specify the organism when known.

Cellulitis of left finger

Billable Code
L03.012
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Localized erythema, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in the left finger
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify left finger and include organism if known

Applicable To

  • • Paronychia of left finger
  • • Onychia of left finger
  • • Felon of left finger

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented and specify the organism when known.

Cellulitis of unspecified finger

Billable Code
L03.019
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Localized erythema, swelling, warmth, and tenderness in a finger
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify the affected finger and include organism if known

Applicable To

  • • Paronychia of unspecified finger
  • • Onychia of unspecified finger
  • • Felon of unspecified finger

Important Notes

  • • Specify laterality whenever possible to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.61

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Staphylococcus aureus as the causative organism.

B95.62

Streptococcus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when culture confirms Streptococcus as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the right finger?

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the right finger is L03.011. It is used when cellulitis is confirmed in the right finger with appropriate clinical documentation.

How do you code cellulitis with a confirmed organism?

When coding cellulitis with a confirmed organism, use the appropriate L03.01- code for cellulitis and an additional code like B95.61 for Staphylococcus aureus.

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