L03.2 ICD 10 Code is a non-billable and non-specific code and should not be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. There are other codes below it with greater level of diagnosis detail. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Codes
- L03.21 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face
- L03.211 Cellulitis of face
- L03.212 Acute lymphangitis of face
- L03.213 Periorbital cellulitis
- L03.22 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of neck
- L03.221 Cellulitis of neck
- L03.222 Acute lymphangitis of neck
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L03.2 ICD10 Code:
- L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- L03 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L03.2 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L03.2 ICD 10 code
Cellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep (streptococcal) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound.
Symptoms include:
- Fever and chills
- Swollen glands or lymph nodes
- A rash with painful, red, tender skin. The skin may blister and scab over.
Your health care provider may take a sample or culture from your skin or do a blood test to identify the bacteria causing infection. Treatment is with antibiotics. They may be oral in mild cases, or intravenous (by IV) for more severe cases.
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