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L03.21

Non-Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face

Use a more specific code (3 billable)
L03.211Cellulitis of faceL03.212Acute lymphangitis of faceL03.213Periorbital cellulitis
Metadata & Insights
  • •Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • •Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).
General instructions are available for the parent sections:
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Clinical Hierarchy

BillableHas subcodes
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
L03.21Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of faceNot billable
L03.211Cellulitis of faceBillable
L03.212Acute lymphangitis of faceBillable
L03.213Periorbital cellulitisBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L03.21:

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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MS-DRG Classification

2026

No direct MS-DRG triggers identified.

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