L03.03 ICD-10-CM Code: Cellulitis of toe
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L03.03Cellulitis of toe
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L03.03 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
Subcategory L03.0
Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
- 5
Code L03.03
Cellulitis of toe
Codes under L03.03
L03.03 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
Notes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L03.03.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L03.03.
Use additional code
No “use additional code” instruction is listed for L03.03.
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L03.03.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
No Excludes2 note is listed for L03.03.
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L03.03 mean?
L03.03 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cellulitis of toe.”
Is L03.03 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L03.03 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L03.03 located in ICD-10-CM?
L03.03 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 and subcategory L03.0, Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe.
What coding notes are listed for L03.03?
No inclusion terms are listed for L03.03 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. No Excludes1 note is listed. No Excludes2 note is listed.