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L03.031

Billable

Cellulitis of right toe

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 toe, causing redness, swelling, and warmth in the affected area.

Coding Tips

  • •Toe cellulitis may be associated with foot trauma, nail infections, or diabetes; document contributing factors
  • •Verify right-sided involvement is documented; specify which toe if possible for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe└L03.03Cellulitis of toe└L03.031Cellulitis of right toe
└L03.031Cellulitis of right toe

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