L03.90 ICD 10 Code is a billable and specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis of Cellulitis, unspecified for reimbursement purposes. The 2023 edition of the American ICD-10-CM code became effective on October 1, 2022.
Terms applicables to L03.90 ICD 10 code
Possible back-references that may be applicable or related to L03.90 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
- L03.1 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb
- L03.2 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck
- L03.3 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk
- L03.8 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites
- L03.9 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified
Present On Admission (POA Exempt)
L03.90 ICD 10 code is considered exempt from POA reporting
Clinical information about L03.90 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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