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L03.011

Billable

Cellulitis of right finger

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A spreading bacterial skin infection affecting the right finger, causing redness, swelling, and warmth in the affected area.

Coding Tips

  • •Cellulitis requires documentation of laterality (right vs. left); verify which finger is affected
  • •This is an acute infection that may require antibiotic treatment; document any systemic symptoms or complications

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe└L03.01Cellulitis of finger└L03.011Cellulitis of right finger
└L03.011Cellulitis of right finger

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