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L03.213

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Periorbital cellulitis

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

What This Code Means

A bacterial skin infection around the eye area that causes redness, swelling, and warmth. This is a serious condition that requires prompt treatment.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality (right vs. left eye) in documentation before coding
  • •Confirm if this is initial encounter or follow-up, as this affects the 7th character extension

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.2Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck└L03.21Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face└L03.213Periorbital cellulitis
└L03.213Periorbital cellulitis

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