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L03.314

Billable

Cellulitis of groin

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

What This Code Means

A bacterial skin infection in the groin area (where the leg meets the abdomen) causing redness, swelling, and discomfort.

Coding Tips

  • •Verify laterality (right vs. left groin) in the documentation
  • •Note any associated skin breakdown or fungal involvement that may require additional coding

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.3Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk└L03.31Cellulitis of trunk└L03.314Cellulitis of groin
└L03.314Cellulitis of groin

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