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

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Toe

L03.031
L03.032
L03.039

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

Also Known as:
Toe Infection
Toe Cellulitis
infection toe
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of Toe

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

Use ICD-10 code L03.031 for cellulitis of right toe, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right toe

Billable Code
L03.031
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema, warmth, and tenderness localized to the right toe
  • • Laboratory confirmation of infection

Applicable To

  • • Infection of right toe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of left toe

Billable Code
L03.032
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema, warmth, and tenderness localized to the left toe
  • • Laboratory confirmation of infection

Applicable To

  • • Infection of left toe

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of unspecified toe

Billable Code
L03.039
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Erythema, warmth, and tenderness localized to a toe
  • • Laboratory confirmation of infection

Applicable To

  • • Infection of toe, unspecified

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unspecified codes when laterality can be determined.
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 Streptococcus is identified as the causative organism.

B95.6

Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Staphylococcus aureus is identified as the causative organism.

B96.0

Mycoplasma pneumoniae as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when Mycoplasma pneumoniae is identified as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the right toe is L03.031, for the left toe is L03.032, and for unspecified toe is L03.039.

How should cellulitis of the toe be documented?

Document the specific toe affected, laterality, symptoms, and any causative organism. This ensures accurate coding and billing.

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