Cellulitis of other sites. L03.818 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L03.818 became effective on October 1, 2018. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L03.818 - other international versions of ICD-10 L03.818 may differ.
L03.115 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 L03.115 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L03.115 - other international versions of ICD-10 L03.115 may differ. viral warts ( B07.-)
The 2021 edition of ICD-10-CM M60.9 became effective on October 1, 2020. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of M60.9 - other international versions of ICD-10 M60.9 may differ. dermatopolymyositis ( M33.-)
ICD-10-CM Code L08.9 Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. L08.9 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical 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.
ICD-10 code L03. 114 for Cellulitis of left upper limb is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
L03. 012 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
119 - Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb is a topic covered in the ICD-10-CM.
ICD-10 code L03. 90 for Cellulitis, unspecified is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
ICD-9 Code Transition: 786.5 Code R07. 9 is the diagnosis code used for Chest Pain, Unspecified. Chest pain may be a symptom of a number of serious disorders and is, in general, considered a medical emergency.
ICD-10-CM Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified L08. 9.
If the patient's reason for admission is sepsis or severe sepsis or SIRS and a localized infection such as cellulitis, the code for the systemic infection is sequenced first, followed by code 995.91 or 995.92, then the code for the localized infection.
313 (cellulitis of chest wall) has an excludes note for N61 (abscess of breast) so you should not bill them together.
Cellulitis of unspecified part of limb L03. 119 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. 119 became effective on October 1, 2021.
L03.311 – Cellulitis of abdominal wall.L03.312 – Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock]L03.313 – Cellulitis of chest wall.L03.314 – Cellulitis of groin.L03.315 – Cellulitis of perineum.L03.316 – Cellulitis of umbilicus.L03.317 – Cellulitis of buttock.L03.319 – Cellulitis of buttock, unspecified.
❖ Both cellulitis and lymphangitis of skin are included in category L03. However, separate codes are available for cellulitis and lymphangitis. ❖ An additional code should be assigned to indicate the organism responsible (B95-B96), if this information is available.
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L08.9. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
This is the official exact match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that in all cases where the ICD9 code 686.9 was previously used, L08.9 is the appropriate modern ICD10 code.