ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L03.3
Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L03.3
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- cellulitis of anal and rectal regions (K61.-)
- cellulitis of breast NOS (N61.0)
- cellulitis of female external genital organs (N76.4)
- cellulitis of male external genital organs (N48.2, N49.-)
- omphalitis of newborn (P38.-)
- puerperal cellulitis of breast (O91.2)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- cellulitis of umbilicus (L03.316)
- cellulitis of groin (L03.314)
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L03.3 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk)
ICD-10-CM code L03.3 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 L03.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L03.3 - Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk. 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 trunk.