L03.01
Non-billableCellulitis of finger
L03.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cellulitis of finger. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L03.011 for billing.
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHCellulitis is an infection of the skin and deep underlying tissues. Group A strep ( streptococcal ) bacteria are the most common cause. The bacteria enter your body when you get an injury such as a bruise, burn, surgical cut, or wound. Symptoms include: Fever and chills Swollen glands or lymph nodes A rash with painful, red, tender skin. The skin may blister and scab over. Your health care provider may take a sample…
Read more about Cellulitis at MedlinePlus ↗Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.
Includes
- •Felon
- •Whitlow
Excludes1 — not coded here
- •herpetic whitlow (B00.89)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code L03.01?
- L03.01 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cellulitis of finger". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Is L03.01 a billable code?
- No — L03.01 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L03.011) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of L03.01?
- L03.01 has 3 more specific child codes, including L03.011, L03.012, L03.019.
- What is excluded from L03.01?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): herpetic whitlow (B00.89).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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