L03.9

Non-Billable
ChapterL00–L99
Ranksubcategory
Official Description

Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecified

Metadata & Insights
  • Non-billable category (requires more specific sub-code).
  • Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99).
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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
L03.9Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis, unspecifiedNot billable
L03.90Cellulitis, unspecifiedBillable
L03.91Acute lymphangitis, unspecifiedBillable

Applicable Ancestor Context

The following parent sections contain instructions or notes that apply to L03.9:

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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