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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Face Cellulitis

ICD-10 Coding for Face Cellulitis

L03.211
L03.213

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

Also Known as:
Facial Cellulitis
Cellulitis of the Face
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Face Cellulitis

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Face Cellulitis

Use ICD-10 code L03.211 for cellulitis of face, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of face

Billable Code
L03.211
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Presence of erythema, swelling, and tenderness on the face.
coding_criteria:
  • • Exclude periorbital cellulitis unless specifically indicated.

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of cheeks, forehead, nose, eyelids, chin

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the exact facial regions involved.

Periorbital cellulitis

Billable Code
L03.213
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical_criteria:
  • • Periorbital edema
  • • Restricted eye movement
  • • Proptosis

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of eyelid

Important Notes

  • • Document specific symptoms and location to differentiate from general facial cellulitis.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95-B96

Bacterial agents as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to identify the causative organism if known.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for face cellulitis?

The ICD-10 code for face cellulitis is L03.211, which covers cellulitis affecting the cheeks, forehead, nose, eyelids, and chin.

How do you code periorbital cellulitis?

Periorbital cellulitis is coded as L03.213, which is used when the infection is localized to the eyelid or eye area.

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