L03.221

Billable

ChapterL00–L99

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Official Description

Cellulitis of neck

Metadata & Insights

•2026 ICD-10-CM Edition - Effective October 1, 2025.
•Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
•Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).

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Clinical Hierarchy

CH12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)

L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis

L03.2Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face and neck

L03.22Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of neck

L03.221Cellulitis of neck

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L03.221:

categoryL03

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis

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blockL00-L08

Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)

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chapterCH12

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

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Alphabetic Index Mentions

These are Diagnosis Index lookup paths that route to L03.221. Use them as entry terms for search, then confirm final coding instructions in the Tabular List and notes above.

2 raw paths

Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative)2 unique routes

cervical (meaning neck)→L03.221

neck (region)→L03.221

MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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