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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Staph Infection of the Arm

ICD-10 Coding for Staph Infection of the Arm

L03.113
L02.411

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for staph infection of the arm includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Staphylococcal Infection of the Arm
MRSA Arm Infection
MSSA Arm Infection
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Staph Infection of the Arm

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Staph Infection of the Arm

Use ICD-10 code L03.113 for cellulitis of right upper limb, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right upper limb

Billable Code
L03.113
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Presence of erythema and swelling in the right arm
documentation:
  • • Documentation must specify right arm involvement

Applicable To

  • • Cellulitis of right arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies laterality and organism.

Cutaneous abscess of right arm

Billable Code
L02.411
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

clinical:
  • • Ultrasound showing hypoechoic collection
  • • Positive culture for Staphylococcus aureus

Applicable To

  • • Abscess of right arm

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies abscess and organism.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.62

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use to specify MRSA as the causative organism.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a staph infection in the arm?

The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the right arm due to staph infection is L03.113, with B95.62 for MRSA.

How do you code MRSA cellulitis of the arm?

For MRSA cellulitis of the right arm, use L03.113 for cellulitis and B95.62 to specify MRSA.

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