ICD-10-CM L03.0: Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L03.0

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L03.0

Excludes1: Not Coded Here

herpetic whitlow (B00.89)

Inclusion Terms
  • Infection of nail
  • Onychia
  • Paronychia
  • Perionychia
Inclusion Terms
  • Felon
  • Whitlow
Inclusion Terms

Hangnail with lymphangitis of finger

Inclusion Terms

Hangnail with lymphangitis of toe

Parent Code (Less Specific):

L03 - Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis

About ICD-10-CM Code L03.0 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe)

ICD-10-CM code L03.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L03.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L03.0 - Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe.