L03.0 ICD-10-CM Code: Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
L03.0 isn’t billable on its own. Choose one of the 12 billable codes beneath it, the one the documentation supports.
Official description
L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Billable codes under L03.0
L03.0 can’t be reported on its own. Choose the code below that matches what the note documents.
Where L03.0 sits
- 1
Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- 2
Section
Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
- 3
Category L03
Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis
- 4
Code L03.0
Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
- Infection of nail
- Onychia
- Paronychia
- Perionychia
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L03.0.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L03.0.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L03.0.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L03.0.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
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Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L03.0 mean?
L03.0 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe.”
Is L03.0 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L03.0 has 12 billable codes beneath it in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L03.0 located in ICD-10-CM?
L03.0 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08) (L00–L08), under category L03, Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis.
What coding notes are listed for L03.0?
Its listed inclusion terms are Infection of nail; Onychia; Paronychia; Perionychia. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.