L03.811

L03.811

Billable

Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]

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

What This Code Means

A spreading bacterial skin infection affecting the head or scalp, excluding the face.

Coding Tips

•This code excludes cellulitis of the face; use a different code if facial involvement is present
•Cellulitis typically presents with redness, warmth, swelling, and tenderness in the affected area

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

cellulitis of face (L03.211)

Code Hierarchy

└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis └L03.8Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of other sites └L03.81Cellulitis of other sites └L03.811Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]

└L03.811Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]