ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L03.211
Cellulitis of face
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L03.211
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- abscess of orbit (H05.01-)
- cellulitis of ear (H60.1-)
- cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-)
- cellulitis of head (L03.81)
- cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
- cellulitis of lip (K13.0)
- cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
- cellulitis of nose (internal) (J34.0)
- cellulitis of orbit (H05.01-)
- cellulitis of scalp (L03.81)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L03.211 (Cellulitis of face)
ICD-10-CM code L03.211 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 L03.211 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L03.211 - Cellulitis of face. 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 of face.