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L03.116

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Cellulitis of left lower limb

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

What This Code Means

A bacterial skin infection (cellulitis) affecting the left leg or lower limb, causing redness, swelling, warmth, and pain.

Coding Tips

  • •Lower limb cellulitis is common and may be associated with venous insufficiency or lymphedema; document any predisposing factors
  • •Specify the anatomical location within the lower limb if documented (thigh, calf, ankle) for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.1Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb└L03.11Cellulitis of other parts of limb└L03.116Cellulitis of left lower limb
└L03.116Cellulitis of left lower limb

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