2025 ICD-10-CM code L03.032
Cellulitis of left toe.
Medical necessity for the diagnosis and treatment of cellulitis is established by the presence of clinical signs and symptoms of a bacterial skin infection, including redness, swelling, and pain. The severity of the infection and the patient's overall health condition may also factor into determining the appropriate level of care.
Diagnosis and treatment of cellulitis, typically by a physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. This includes evaluating the infection, prescribing antibiotics, and monitoring the patient's response to treatment.
- Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
- Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
In simple words: Bacterial skin infection of the left toe.
Cellulitis of left toe. This code indicates a bacterial infection affecting the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the left toe.
Example 1: A patient presents with redness, swelling, and tenderness of their left toe. The physician diagnoses cellulitis and prescribes antibiotics., A patient with diabetes develops a small cut on their left toe, which becomes infected and progresses to cellulitis. The patient requires hospitalization for intravenous antibiotics., A patient with peripheral vascular disease experiences a worsening of their left toe cellulitis, requiring surgical debridement of the infected tissue.
Documentation should include the location and characteristics of the cellulitis, such as redness, swelling, warmth, and tenderness. Any associated symptoms, like fever or lymphangitis, should also be noted.The underlying cause, if known (e.g., trauma, insect bite), and the patient's response to treatment should also be documented.
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