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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cellulitis

ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cellulitis

L03.115
L03.116
L03.119

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

Also Known as:
Cellulitis of the leg
Lower limb cellulitis
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Leg Cellulitis

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

Use ICD-10 code L03.115 for cellulitis of right lower limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right lower limb

Billable Code
L03.115
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented erythema, warmth, and tenderness of the right lower limb
  • • Systemic signs such as fever or elevated WBC

Applicable To

  • • Right leg cellulitis
  • • Right lower extremity cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of left lower limb

Billable Code
L03.116
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Documented erythema, warmth, and tenderness of the left lower limb
  • • Systemic signs such as fever or elevated WBC

Applicable To

  • • Left leg cellulitis
  • • Left lower extremity cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is documented to avoid unspecified codes.

Cellulitis of unspecified lower limb

Billable Code
L03.119
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • General signs of cellulitis without specified laterality

Applicable To

  • • Unspecified lower limb cellulitis

Important Notes

  • • Avoid using unless absolutely necessary.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

T89.02

Infected open wound

Use when cellulitis is secondary to an open wound.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for leg cellulitis?

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the right lower limb is L03.115, and for the left lower limb, it is L03.116. Use L03.119 if laterality is unspecified.

How do you document leg cellulitis?

Document leg cellulitis by specifying the affected side, symptoms, systemic signs, and any differential diagnoses. Include treatment plans and response to therapy.

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