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L03.042

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Acute lymphangitis of left toe

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

What This Code Means

An acute infection of the lymphatic vessels in the left toe, characterized by red streaking, swelling, and inflammation along the lymph channels.

Coding Tips

  • •Acute lymphangitis is distinct from cellulitis; ensure documentation clearly indicates lymphatic involvement rather than just skin infection
  • •This code is specific to the left toe; verify laterality is documented before coding

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe└L03.04Acute lymphangitis of toe└L03.042Acute lymphangitis of left toe
└L03.042Acute lymphangitis of left toe

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