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ICD-10 CodesL03.0

L03.0

Non-billable

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe

BILLABLE STATUSNo
IMPLEMENTATION DATEOctober 1, 2015
LAST UPDATED09/06/2025

Code Description

ICD-10 L03.0 is a used to indicate a diagnosis of cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe.

Key Diagnostic Point:

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of the finger and toe are bacterial infections that cause inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues. Symptoms include swelling, redness, warmth, and pain in the affected area. Lymphangitis may present with red streaks extending from the infection site. Diagnosis is primarily clinical, and treatment typically involves antibiotics. Severe cases may require hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent the spread of infection.

Code Complexity Analysis

Complexity Rating: Medium

Medium Complexity

Complexity Factors

  • risk of systemic infection
  • need for prompt treatment

Audit Risk Factors

    Specialty Focus

    Related ICD-10 Codes

    Related CPT Codes

    99214CPT Code

    Clinical Scenario

    Documentation Requirements

    ICD-10 Impact

    Diagnostic & Documentation Impact

    Enhanced Specificity

    ICD-10 Improvements

    Untreated cellulitis can lead to systemic infection and complications.

    ICD-9 vs ICD-10

    Untreated cellulitis can lead to systemic infection and complications.

    Reimbursement & Billing Impact

    reimbursement.

    Resources

    Clinical References

    • •
      Cellulitis Management Guidelines

    Coding & Billing References

    • •
      Cellulitis Management Guidelines

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What causes cellulitis?

    Cellulitis is usually caused by bacteria entering through breaks in the skin.

    How is cellulitis treated?

    Treatment typically involves antibiotics and sometimes hospitalization.