What is the ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the foot?

The ICD-10 codes for cellulitis of the foot are L03.115 for the right foot and L03.116 for the left foot.

How do you code cellulitis with diabetes?

If cellulitis is a complication of diabetes, use E11.628 along with L03.115 or L03.116, depending on laterality.

ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot(L03.115, B95.6, E11.628)

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Learn about ICD-10 coding for cellulitis of the foot, including codes L03.115 and L03.116, and how to document complications with diabetes.

Also known as:

Foot CellulitisInfection of the Foot

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Cellulitis of the Foot

L00-L99Primary Range

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
L03.115	Cellulitis of right foot	Use when cellulitis is confirmed on the right foot.	Erythema warmth and swelling localized to the right foot Positive wound culture
L03.116	Cellulitis of left foot	Use when cellulitis is confirmed on the left foot.	Erythema warmth and swelling localized to the left foot Positive wound culture
E11.628	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications	Use when cellulitis is explicitly documented as a complication of diabetes.	Documentation linking cellulitis as a complication of diabetes

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cellulitis of right lower limb

L03.115Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Cellulitis of left footL03.116

Cellulitis of right footL03.115

Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complicationsE11.9

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Cellulitis of the Foot.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Leads to incomplete clinical records., Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Financial: Potential for incorrect billing and reimbursement.

Mitigation

Always document laterality in clinical notes., Use templates that prompt for laterality.

Assuming cellulitis is diabetic without documentation

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect DRG assignment leading to potential revenue loss., Compliance: Risk of audit failure due to incorrect coding., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data affecting patient records.

Mitigation

Ensure provider explicitly documents the link between diabetes and cellulitis.

Diabetes-related complications

Impact

Risk of incorrect coding if cellulitis is assumed to be diabetic without documentation.

Mitigation

Ensure explicit documentation of the link between diabetes and cellulitis.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with L03.115.

Primary Code

L03.115

Cellulitis of right lower limb

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ICD-10 Coding for Cellulitis of the Foot(L03.115, B95.6, E11.628)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cellulitis of the foot?

How do you code cellulitis with diabetes?

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