L03.81
Header — not billableCellulitis of other sites
The ICD-10 code for cellulitis of other sites is L03.81.
L03.81 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 2 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under L03.81
Related codes in this category
- L03.89Acute lymphangitis of other sitesnon-billable header
- L03.81Cellulitis of other sitesnon-billable header