L03.90
BillableCellulitis, unspecified
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 where the specific location on the body is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •This is a less specific code; attempt to identify and document the anatomical site for more precise coding
- •Use only when the cellulitis location cannot be determined from the medical record
Code Hierarchy
└L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis└L03.9Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified└L03.90Cellulitis, unspecified
└L03.90Cellulitis, unspecified