ICD-10 Code L03.012: Cellulitis of left finger
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10 code L03.012 identifies cellulitis of the left finger, a bacterial skin and soft tissue infection.
Coding guidance
Part of the L03.01 subcategory specifying finger cellulitis by laterality.
Acute lymphangitis of the finger is coded separately under L03.02-.
The causative organism should be coded additionally with a B95-B96 code when identified.
Documentation and specificity notes
- Document laterality and specific digit involved.
- Code the causative organism additionally when culture results identify one.
- Distinguish cellulitis from abscess, which may require incision and drainage coding.
Related codes
This page provides a general summary for educational purposes and is not a substitute for the official ICD-10-CM code set, the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting, or payer policy. Code sets are updated annually, verify against the current official release before billing.
FAQ
ICD-10 L03.012, frequently asked questions questions
- What is ICD-10 code L03.012?
- ICD-10 code L03.012 identifies cellulitis of the left finger, a bacterial skin and soft tissue infection.
- Is L03.012 a billable ICD-10 code?
- Yes. L03.012 is a billable and specific ICD-10-CM code that may be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes, provided documentation supports it.
- What documentation supports L03.012?
- Document laterality and specific digit involved. Code the causative organism additionally when culture results identify one. Distinguish cellulitis from abscess, which may require incision and drainage coding.
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