L03.211 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cellulitis of face for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Type 2 excludes for L03.211 ICD 10 code
- 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)
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L03.211 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
- L03.0 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
- L03.01 Cellulitis of finger
- L03.02 Acute lymphangitis of finger
- L03.03 Cellulitis of toe
- L03.04 Acute lymphangitis of toe
- L03.1 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb
- L03.11 Cellulitis of other parts of limb
- L03.12 Acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb
- L03.2 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck
- L03.21 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face
- L03.22 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of neck
- L03.3 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk
- L03.31 Cellulitis of trunk
- L03.32 Acute lymphangitis of trunk
- L03.8 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites
- L03.81 Cellulitis of other sites
- L03.89 Acute lymphangitis of other sites
- L03.9 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L03.211 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L03.211 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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