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L03.049

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Acute lymphangitis of unspecified 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 an unspecified toe, characterized by red streaking, swelling, and inflammation along the lymph channels.

Coding Tips

  • •Use this code only when the specific toe (right or left) is not documented; if laterality is known, use L03.041 or L03.042 instead
  • •Acute lymphangitis requires documentation of lymphatic involvement and infection signs

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe└L03.04Acute lymphangitis of toe└L03.049Acute lymphangitis of unspecified toe
└L03.049Acute lymphangitis of unspecified toe

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