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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis with Secondary Fungal Infection

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis with Secondary Fungal Infection

L03.11
B49

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for cellulitis with secondary fungal infection includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Fungal Cellulitis
Mycotic Cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis with Secondary Fungal Infection

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis with Secondary Fungal Infection

Use ICD-10 code L03.11 for cellulitis of lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of lower limb

Non-Billable
L03.11
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema and swelling in the lower limb
documentation:
  • • Documented lack of response to antibiotics

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of leg
  • • Cellulitis of foot

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the fungal organism if known.

Unspecified mycosis

Billable Code
B49
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Positive fungal culture or PCR test

Applicable To

  • • Fungal infection NOS

Important Notes

  • • Consider more specific codes if the organism is identified.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B49

Unspecified mycosis

Use when the fungal organism is not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is cellulitis with secondary fungal infection coded?

Cellulitis with secondary fungal infection is coded using L03.11 for cellulitis and an additional code from B35-B49 for the fungal organism.

What documentation is needed for fungal cellulitis?

Documentation should include clinical signs, lab results confirming the fungal organism, and treatment details.

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