ICD-10-CM L03.8: Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)

Official Description for L03.8

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites

Coding Notes & Guidelines for L03.8

Excludes2: Not Included Here

cellulitis of face (L03.211)

Inclusion Terms

Cellulitis of scalp

Parent Code (Less Specific):

About ICD-10-CM Code L03.8 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites)

ICD-10-CM code L03.8 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 L03.8 became effective on October 1, 2024.

This page provides detailed information about L03.8 - Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites. 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 other sites.