Index Terms Starting With 'C' (Cellulitis)

  • Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) L03.90
    ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.90

    Cellulitis, unspecified

      2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code

    • abdominal wall L03.311
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.311

      Cellulitis of abdominal wall

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Type 2 Excludes
    • anaerobic A48.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A48.0

      Gas gangrene

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Clostridial cellulitis
      • Clostridial myonecrosis
    • ankle - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • anus K61.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K61.0

      Anal abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Perianal abscess
      Type 2 Excludes
      • intrasphincteric abscess (K61.4)
    • arm - see Cellulitis, upper limb
    • auricle (ear) - see Cellulitis, ear
    • axilla L03.11-
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.11-

      Cellulitis of other parts of limb

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Type 2 Excludes
    • back L03.312
      (any part)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.312

      Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock]

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • breast (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) N61.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N61.0

      Mastitis without abscess

        2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Infective mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute)
      • Mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) NOS
      • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of breast NOS
      • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of nipple NOS
      • nipple N61.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N61.0

        Mastitis without abscess

          2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
        Applicable To
        • Infective mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute)
        • Mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) NOS
        • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of breast NOS
        • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of nipple NOS
    • broad ligament
      • acute N73.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.0

        Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Abscess of broad ligament
        • Abscess of parametrium
        • Pelvic cellulitis, female
    • buttock L03.317
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.317

      Cellulitis of buttock

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • cervical L03.221
      (meaning neck)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.221

      Cellulitis of neck

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • cervix (uteri) - see Cervicitis
    • cheek (external) L03.211
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.211

      Cellulitis of face

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      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)
      • internal K12.2
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.2

        Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
        Applicable To
        • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
        • Submandibular abscess
        Type 2 Excludes
    • chest wall L03.313
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.313

      Cellulitis of chest wall

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • chronic L03.90
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.90

      Cellulitis, unspecified

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • clostridial A48.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A48.0

      Gas gangrene

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Clostridial cellulitis
      • Clostridial myonecrosis
    • corpus cavernosum N48.22
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.22

      Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
    • digit
    • Douglas' cul-de-sac or pouch
      • acute N73.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.0

        Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Abscess of broad ligament
        • Abscess of parametrium
        • Pelvic cellulitis, female
    • drainage site T81.49
      (following operation)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T81.49

      Infection following a procedure, other surgical site

        2019 - New Code 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    • ear H60.1-
      (external)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H60.1-

      Cellulitis of external ear

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of auricle
      • Cellulitis of external auditory canal
    • eosinophilic L98.3
      (granulomatous)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L98.3

      Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • erysipelatous - see Erysipelas
    • external auditory canal - see Cellulitis, ear
    • eyelid - see Abscess, eyelid
    • face NEC L03.211
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.211

      Cellulitis of face

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      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)
    • finger L03.01-
      (intrathecal) (periosteal) (subcutaneous) (subcuticular)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.01-

      Cellulitis of finger

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Felon
      • Whitlow
      Type 1 Excludes
    • foot - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • gangrenous - see Gangrene
    • genital organ NEC
      • female N76.4
        (external)
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N76.4

        Abscess of vulva

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Furuncle of vulva
      • male N49.9
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49.9

        Inflammatory disorder of unspecified male genital organ

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
        Applicable To
        • Abscess of unspecified male genital organ
        • Boil of unspecified male genital organ
        • Carbuncle of unspecified male genital organ
        • Cellulitis of unspecified male genital organ
        • multiple sites N49.8
          ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49.8

          Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organs

            2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
          Applicable To
          • Inflammation of multiple sites in male genital organs
        • specified NEC N49.8
          ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49.8

          Inflammatory disorders of other specified male genital organs

            2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
          Applicable To
          • Inflammation of multiple sites in male genital organs
    • gluteal L03.317
      (region)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.317

      Cellulitis of buttock

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • gonococcal A54.89
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A54.89

      Other gonococcal infections

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Gonococcal keratoderma
      • Gonococcal lymphadenitis
    • groin L03.314
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.314

      Cellulitis of groin

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • hand - see Cellulitis, upper limb
    • head NEC L03.811
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.811

      Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of scalp
      Type 2 Excludes
      • face L03.211
        (any part, except ear, eye and nose)
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.211

        Cellulitis of face

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
        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)
    • heel - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • hip - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • jaw L03.211
      (region)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.211

      Cellulitis of face

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      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)
    • knee - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • labium (majus) (minus) - see Vulvitis
    • lacrimal passages - see Inflammation, lacrimal, passages
    • larynx J38.7
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.7

      Other diseases of larynx

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Abscess of larynx
      • Cellulitis of larynx
      • Disease of larynx NOS
      • Necrosis of larynx
      • Pachyderma of larynx
      • Perichondritis of larynx
      • Ulcer of larynx
    • leg - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • lip K13.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K13.0

      Diseases of lips

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Abscess of lips
      • Angular cheilitis
      • Cellulitis of lips
      • Cheilitis NOS
      • Cheilodynia
      • Cheilosis
      • Exfoliative cheilitis
      • Fistula of lips
      • Glandular cheilitis
      • Hypertrophy of lips
      • Perlèche NEC
      Type 1 Excludes
      • ariboflavinosis (E53.0)
      • cheilitis due to radiation-related disorders (L55-L59)
      • congenital fistula of lips (Q38.0)
      • congenital hypertrophy of lips (Q18.6)
      • Perlèche due to candidiasis (B37.83)
      • Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiency (E53.0)
    • lower limb L03.11-
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.11-

      Cellulitis of other parts of limb

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Type 2 Excludes
    • mouth K12.2
      (floor)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.2

      Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
      • Submandibular abscess
      Type 2 Excludes
    • multiple sites, so stated L03.90
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.90

      Cellulitis, unspecified

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • nasopharynx J39.1
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39.1

      Other abscess of pharynx

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of pharynx
      • Nasopharyngeal abscess
    • navel L03.316
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.316

      Cellulitis of umbilicus

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • newborn P38.9
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38.9

        Omphalitis without hemorrhage

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Code on Newborn Record
        Applicable To
        • Omphalitis of newborn NOS
        • with mild hemorrhage P38.1
          ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38.1

          Omphalitis with mild hemorrhage

            2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Code on Newborn Record
        • without hemorrhage P38.9
          ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code P38.9

          Omphalitis without hemorrhage

            2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Code on Newborn Record
          Applicable To
          • Omphalitis of newborn NOS
    • neck L03.221
      (region)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.221

      Cellulitis of neck

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • nipple N61.0
      (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N61.0

      Mastitis without abscess

        2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Infective mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute)
      • Mastitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) NOS
      • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of breast NOS
      • Cellulitis (acute) (nonpuerperal) (subacute) of nipple NOS
    • nose J34.0
      (septum) (external)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J34.0

      Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of nose
      • Necrosis of nose
      • Ulceration of nose
    • orbit, orbital H05.01-
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code H05.01-

      Cellulitis of orbit

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Abscess of orbit
    • palate K12.2
      (soft)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.2

      Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
      • Submandibular abscess
      Type 2 Excludes
    • pectoral L03.313
      (region)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.313

      Cellulitis of chest wall

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • pelvis, pelvic (chronic)
      • female N73.2
        - see also Disease, pelvis, inflammatory
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.2

        Unspecified parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Any condition in N73.0 unspecified whether acute or chronic
        • acute N73.0
          ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.0

          Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

            2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
          Applicable To
          • Abscess of broad ligament
          • Abscess of parametrium
          • Pelvic cellulitis, female
      • following ectopic or molar pregnancy O08.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code O08.0

        Genital tract and pelvic infection following ectopic and molar pregnancy

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Maternity Dx (12-55 years) Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Endometritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • Oophoritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • Parametritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • Pelvic peritonitis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • Salpingitis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        • Salpingo-oophoritis following ectopic and molar pregnancy
        Type 1 Excludes
        • sepsis following ectopic and molar pregnancy (O08.82)
        • urinary tract infection (O08.83)
      • male K65.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K65.0

        Generalized (acute) peritonitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
        Applicable To
        • Pelvic peritonitis (acute), male
        • Subphrenic peritonitis (acute)
        • Suppurative peritonitis (acute)
    • penis N48.22
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N48.22

      Cellulitis of corpus cavernosum and penis

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
    • perineal, perineum L03.315
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.315

      Cellulitis of perineum

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • periorbital L03.213
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.213

      Periorbital cellulitis

        2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Preseptal cellulitis
    • perirectal K61.1
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K61.1

      Rectal abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Perirectal abscess
      Type 1 Excludes
    • peritonsillar J36
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J36

      Peritonsillar abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Includes
      • abscess of tonsil
      • peritonsillar cellulitis
      • quinsy
      Type 1 Excludes
      • acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
      • chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
      • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
      • tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
      Use Additional
      • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
    • periurethral N34.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N34.0

      Urethral abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Abscess (of) Cowper's gland
      • Abscess (of) Littré's gland
      • Abscess (of) urethral (gland)
      • Periurethral abscess
      Type 1 Excludes
      • urethral caruncle (N36.2)
    • periuterine N73.2
      - see also Disease, pelvis, inflammatory
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.2

      Unspecified parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
      Applicable To
      • Any condition in N73.0 unspecified whether acute or chronic
      • acute N73.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.0

        Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Abscess of broad ligament
        • Abscess of parametrium
        • Pelvic cellulitis, female
    • pharynx J39.1
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J39.1

      Other abscess of pharynx

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of pharynx
      • Nasopharyngeal abscess
    • preseptal L03.213
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.213

      Periorbital cellulitis

        2017 - New Code 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Preseptal cellulitis
    • rectum K61.1
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K61.1

      Rectal abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Perirectal abscess
      Type 1 Excludes
    • retroperitoneal K68.9
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K68.9

      Other disorders of retroperitoneum

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • round ligament
      • acute N73.0
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N73.0

        Acute parametritis and pelvic cellulitis

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Female Dx
        Applicable To
        • Abscess of broad ligament
        • Abscess of parametrium
        • Pelvic cellulitis, female
    • scalp L03.811
      (any part)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.811

      Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of scalp
      Type 2 Excludes
    • scrotum N49.2
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49.2

      Inflammatory disorders of scrotum

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
    • seminal vesicle N49.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code N49.0

      Inflammatory disorders of seminal vesicle

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code Male Dx
      Applicable To
      • Vesiculitis NOS
    • shoulder - see Cellulitis, upper limb
    • specified site NEC L03.818
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.818

      Cellulitis of other sites

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • submandibular (region) (space) (triangle) K12.2
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.2

      Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
      • Submandibular abscess
      Type 2 Excludes
      • gland K11.3
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K11.3

        Abscess of salivary gland

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • submaxillary (region) K12.2
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K12.2

      Cellulitis and abscess of mouth

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Cellulitis of mouth (floor)
      • Submandibular abscess
      Type 2 Excludes
      • gland K11.3
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code K11.3

        Abscess of salivary gland

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • thigh - see Cellulitis, lower limb
    • thumb (intrathecal) (periosteal) (subcutaneous) (subcuticular) - see Cellulitis, finger
    • toe L03.03-
      (intrathecal) (periosteal) (subcutaneous) (subcuticular)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.03-

      Cellulitis of toe

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
    • tonsil J36
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J36

      Peritonsillar abscess

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Includes
      • abscess of tonsil
      • peritonsillar cellulitis
      • quinsy
      Type 1 Excludes
      • acute tonsillitis (J03.-)
      • chronic tonsillitis (J35.0)
      • retropharyngeal abscess (J39.0)
      • tonsillitis NOS (J03.9-)
      Use Additional
      • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
    • trunk L03.319
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.319

      Cellulitis of trunk, unspecified

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • abdominal wall L03.311
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.311

        Cellulitis of abdominal wall

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
        Type 2 Excludes
      • back L03.312
        (any part)
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.312

        Cellulitis of back [any part except buttock]

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • buttock L03.317
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.317

        Cellulitis of buttock

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • chest wall L03.313
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.313

        Cellulitis of chest wall

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • groin L03.314
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.314

        Cellulitis of groin

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • perineal, perineum L03.315
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.315

        Cellulitis of perineum

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      • umbilicus L03.316
        ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.316

        Cellulitis of umbilicus

          2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • tuberculous A18.4
      (primary)
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code A18.4

      Tuberculosis of skin and subcutaneous tissue

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Erythema induratum, tuberculous
      • Lupus excedens
      • Lupus vulgaris NOS
      • Lupus vulgaris of eyelid
      • Scrofuloderma
      • Tuberculosis of external ear
      Type 2 Excludes
      • lupus erythematosus (L93.-)
      • systemic lupus erythematosus (M32.-)
    • umbilicus L03.316
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.316

      Cellulitis of umbilicus

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
    • upper limb L03.11-
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L03.11-

      Cellulitis of other parts of limb

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Type 2 Excludes
    • vaccinal T88.0
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code T88.0

      Infection following immunization

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Non-Billable/Non-Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Sepsis following immunization
    • vocal cord J38.3
      ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code J38.3

      Other diseases of vocal cords

        2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Billable/Specific Code
      Applicable To
      • Abscess of vocal cords
      • Cellulitis of vocal cords
      • Granuloma of vocal cords
      • Leukokeratosis of vocal cords
      • Leukoplakia of vocal cords
    • vulva - see Vulvitis
    • wrist - see Cellulitis, upper limb