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L03.211 – Cellulitis of face

Overview

Coding Notes

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Tyoe 2 Excludes

abscess of orbit (H05.01-)
cellulitis of ear (H60.1-)
cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-)
cellulitis of head (L03.81)
cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
cellulitis of lip (K13.0)
cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
cellulitis of nose (internal) (J34.0)
cellulitis of orbit (H05.01-)
cellulitis of scalp (L03.81)

GEM Conversion to ICD-9 CM

Fs: 10000 – Cellulitis and abscess of face

MDC / MS-DRG Reference

TRACHEOSTOMY FOR FACE, MOUTH AND NECK DIAGNOSES OR LARYNGECTOMY WITH MCC
TRACHEOSTOMY FOR FACE, MOUTH AND NECK DIAGNOSES OR LARYNGECTOMY WITH CC
TRACHEOSTOMY FOR FACE, MOUTH AND NECK DIAGNOSES OR LARYNGECTOMY WITHOUT CC/MCC
SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH MCC
SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH CC
SKIN GRAFT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITHOUT CC/MCC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH MCC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITH CC
SKIN GRAFT EXCEPT FOR SKIN ULCER OR CELLULITIS WITHOUT CC/MCC
CELLULITIS WITH MCC
CELLULITIS WITHOUT MCC
FULL TERM NEONATE WITH MAJOR PROBLEMS

Back Reference of Diagnostic Codes

Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) L03.90
cheek (external) L03.211
face NEC L03.211
head NEC L03.811
face (any part, except ear, eye and nose) L03.211
jaw (region) L03.211

Sibling Codes

Acute lymphangitis of face
Periorbital cellulitis

Parent Sibling Codes

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face
Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of neck

Codes with Same Suffix

Basal cell carcinoma of skin of unspecified ear and external auricular canal
Malignant neoplasm of upper-inner quadrant of right female breast
Sickle-cell/Hb-C disease with acute chest syndrome
Morquio B mucopolysaccharidoses
Nicotine dependence, cigarettes, in remission
Localization-related (focal) (partial) symptomatic epilepsy and epileptic syndromes with complex partial seizures, intractable, with status epilepticus
Episodic tension-type headache, intractable
Cicatricial lagophthalmos right upper eyelid
Epiphora due to excess lacrimation, right lacrimal gland
Displacement (lateral) of globe, right eye
Acute toxic conjunctivitis, right eye
Conjunctival adhesions and strands (localized), right eye
Exposure keratoconjunctivitis, right eye
Corneal edema secondary to contact lens, right eye
Degeneration of chamber angle, right eye
Cataract with neovascularization, right eye
Partial retinal artery occlusion, right eye
Acute angle-closure glaucoma, right eye
Primary optic atrophy, right eye
Irregular astigmatism, right eye
Accidental puncture and laceration of right eye and adnexa during an ophthalmic procedure
Acute petrositis, right ear
Auditory recruitment, right ear
Cerebral infarction due to unspecified occlusion or stenosis of right vertebral artery
Memory deficit following other nontraumatic intracranial hemorrhage
Atherosclerosis of native arteries of extremities with intermittent claudication, right leg
Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis of right iliac vein
Chronic embolism and thrombosis of superior vena cava
Varicose veins of right lower extremity with both ulcer of thigh and inflammation
Pneumonia due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Aggressive periodontitis, localized, slight
Ulcerative (chronic) proctitis with rectal bleeding
Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
Pressure ulcer of right hip, stage 1
Non-pressure chronic ulcer of right calf limited to breakdown of skin
Other streptococcal arthritis, right shoulder
Postimmunization arthropathy, right shoulder
Rheumatoid vasculitis with rheumatoid arthritis of right shoulder
Rheumatoid bursitis, right shoulder
Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis with systemic onset, right shoulder
Drug-induced gout, right shoulder
Other chondrocalcinosis, right shoulder
Villonodular synovitis (pigmented), right shoulder
Secondary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
Drug-induced chronic gout, right shoulder
Flexion deformity, right shoulder
Derangement of anterior horn of medial meniscus due to old tear or injury, right knee
Disorder of ligament, right shoulder
Flail joint, right shoulder
Malocclusion, Angle's class I
Foreign body granuloma of soft tissue, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder
Paralytic calcification and ossification of muscle, right shoulder
Nontraumatic ischemic infarction of muscle, right shoulder
Spontaneous rupture of extensor tendons, right shoulder
Synovial hypertrophy, not elsewhere classified, right shoulder
Subacute osteomyelitis, right shoulder
Osteonecrosis due to previous trauma, right shoulder
Other disorders of bone development and growth, right shoulder
Osteochondrosis (juvenile) of carpal lunate [Kienbock], right hand
Osteochondritis dissecans, right shoulder
Chondromalacia, right shoulder
Right ovarian pregnancy with intrauterine pregnancy
Supervision of pregnancy with history of pre-term labor, first trimester
Pre-existing hypertensive chronic kidney disease complicating pregnancy, first trimester
Cerebral anoxia due to anesthesia during pregnancy, first trimester
Quadruplet pregnancy with two or more monochorionic fetuses, first trimester
Maternal care for low transverse scar from previous cesarean delivery
Placenta accreta, first trimester
Thromboembolism in pregnancy, first trimester
Nonpurulent mastitis associated with pregnancy, first trimester
Gonorrhea complicating pregnancy, first trimester
Obesity complicating pregnancy, first trimester
Injury, poisoning and certain other consequences of external causes complicating pregnancy, first trimester
Bilateral intraabdominal testes
Congenital metatarsus primus varus, right foot
Coma scale, eyes open, never
Abrasion of right eyelid and periocular area
Minor laceration of right external jugular vein
Contusion of right front wall of thorax
Laceration without foreign body of right back wall of thorax without penetration into thoracic cavity
Complete traumatic amputation of right breast
Minor laceration of celiac artery
Complete traumatic amputation of female external genital organs
Abrasion of right shoulder
Unspecified displaced fracture of surgical neck of right humerus
Anterior subluxation of right sternoclavicular joint
Laceration of axillary or brachial vein, right side
Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of other parts of biceps, right arm
Greenstick fracture of shaft of right ulna
Laceration of vein at forearm level, right arm
Strain of other flexor muscle, fascia and tendon at forearm level, right arm
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of lower end of radius, right arm
Contusion of right wrist
Laceration without foreign body of left index finger without damage to nail
Bennett's fracture, right hand
Subluxation of metacarpophalangeal joint of left index finger
Laceration of superficial palmar arch of right hand
Strain of extensor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thumb at wrist and hand level
Abrasion, right hip
Minor laceration of greater saphenous vein at hip and thigh level, right leg
Strain of adductor muscle, fascia and tendon of right thigh
Abrasion, right knee
Bucket-handle tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee
Laceration of peroneal artery, right leg
Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of anterior muscle group at lower leg level, right leg
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of upper end of right fibula
Contusion of right great toe with damage to nail
Laceration without foreign body of right great toe with damage to nail
Displaced fracture of cuboid bone of right foot
Laceration of dorsal vein of right foot
Strain of intrinsic muscle and tendon at ankle and foot level, right foot
Complete traumatic amputation of two or more right lesser toes
Salter-Harris Type I physeal fracture of phalanx of right toe
Burn of second degree of right ear [any part, except ear drum]
Burn of second degree of right forearm
Burn of second degree of right thumb (nail)
Burn of second degree of right thigh
Burn of second degree of right ankle
Poisoning by selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors, accidental (unintentional)
Toxic effect of chewing tobacco, accidental (unintentional)
Bloodstream infection due to central venous catheter
Breakdown (mechanical) of coronary artery bypass graft
Fall from ice-skates
Fall in (into) filled bathtub causing drowning and submersion
Struck by field hockey stick
Legal intervention involving injury by tear gas, law enforcement official injured
War operations involving explosion of aerial bomb, civilian
Military operations involving explosion of aerial bomb, civilian
Elementary school as the place of occurrence of the external cause
Acquired absence of right upper limb below elbow

View in Tabular

Code Title
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
L03 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis
L03.2 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck
L03.21 Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face
L03.211 Cellulitis of face
Type 2 Excludes
abscess of orbit (H05.01-)
cellulitis of ear (H60.1-)
cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-)
cellulitis of head (L03.81)
cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
cellulitis of lip (K13.0)
cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
cellulitis of nose (internal) (J34.0)
cellulitis of orbit (H05.01-)
cellulitis of scalp (L03.81)