ICD-10 code L03. 115 for Cellulitis of right lower limb is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
Lower extremity cellulitis is caused by direct inoculum to an affected limb. Bilateral cellulitis would require either bacterial dispersion or independent inoculum of both legs. Thus the diagnosis of “bilateral cellulitis” should prompt clinician to look for noninfectious causes.
115 Cellulitis of right lower limb.
ICD-10-CM Code for Cellulitis of left lower limb L03. 116.
Cellulitis of the lower legs is almost always unilateral. Bilateral distribution of cellulitis only rarely occurs, usually as a result of an underlying condition, such as lymphoedema. The bilateral distribution of a rash in the absence of other symptoms of cellulitis should prompt a search for an alternative diagnosis.
Cellulitis (sel-u-LIE-tis) is a common, potentially serious bacterial skin infection. The affected skin is swollen and inflamed and is typically painful and warm to the touch. Cellulitis usually affects the lower legs, but it can occur on the face, arms and other areas.
L03. 115 - Cellulitis of right lower limb. ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10 code M79. 604 for Pain in right leg is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Soft tissue disorders .
Direct infection of right ankle and foot in infectious and parasitic diseases classified elsewhere. M01. X71 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM M01.
L03. 116 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L03.
Cellulitis is rarely bilateral. Patients with cellulitis often have systemic symptoms, such as fever and leukocytosis. A chronic or recurrent course points to a diagnosis other than cellulitis.
L03. 116 - Cellulitis of left lower limb. ICD-10-CM.