L03.211

Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Cellulitis of face

Metadata & Insights
  • Billable/specific code (valid for reimbursement).
  • Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).

Instructional Notes

Excludes2(Not included here. Code separately if applicable.)
  • abscess of orbit (H05.01-)
  • cellulitis of ear (H60.1-)
  • cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-)
  • cellulitis of head (L03.81)
  • cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
  • cellulitis of lip (K13.0)
  • cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
  • cellulitis of nose (internal) (J34.0)
  • cellulitis of orbit (H05.01-)
  • cellulitis of scalp (L03.81)
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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 face
L03.211Cellulitis of faceBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L03.211:

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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