L03.21
Header — not billableCellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face
The ICD-10 code for cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face is L03.21.
L03.21 is a non-billable header code. It groups related conditions but cannot be used on its own for reimbursement — select one of the 3 more specific codes below.
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •This is a non-billable header code. Documentation must support a more specific child code before this diagnosis can be reported on a claim.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Child codes under L03.21
Related codes in this category
- L03.22Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of necknon-billable header
- L03.21Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of facenon-billable header