L98.3
BillableEosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
Wells syndrome is a rare inflammatory skin condition featuring swollen, itchy areas with eosinophil infiltration, often triggered by insect bites or other irritants.
Coding Tips
- •Document the triggering factor (insect bite, drug reaction, etc.) if identified
- •Confirm diagnosis through skin biopsy showing eosinophilic infiltration to differentiate from other cellulitis types
Code Hierarchy
└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.3Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]
└L98.3Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]