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2025 ICD-10-CM code L03.111

Cellulitis of right axilla.

Use additional code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent if known.

Medical necessity for the treatment of cellulitis of the right axilla is established by the presence of signs and symptoms of infection, such as redness, swelling, warmth, and pain.The severity of the infection and the patient's overall health condition should also be considered.

Diagnosis and treatment of cellulitis are typically managed by primary care physicians, family medicine doctors, internists, or dermatologists.In severe cases, or cases involving deeper tissue infections, infectious disease specialists or surgeons may be consulted.

In simple words: This code represents a skin infection in your right armpit.

Cellulitis of right axilla.An infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissues of the right armpit region. Characterized by localized redness, swelling, warmth and pain.

Example 1: A 50-year-old male presents with redness, swelling, and tenderness in his right armpit. The area is warm to the touch, and he reports pain. After examination, the physician diagnoses him with cellulitis of the right axilla., A 30-year-old female with a history of eczema develops a red, swollen, and painful rash in her right armpit. The physician diagnoses her with cellulitis of the right axilla secondary to eczema., A 65-year-old diabetic patient presents with a small cut under his right arm that has become infected. The infection has spread, causing redness, swelling, and pain in the entire axilla. The physician diagnoses him with cellulitis of the right axilla.

Documentation should include the location of the cellulitis (right axilla), the signs and symptoms present (redness, swelling, warmth, pain), the presence or absence of any underlying skin conditions (e.g., eczema, cuts, abrasions), and any associated systemic symptoms (e.g., fever, chills).The documentation should also support the diagnosis of cellulitis and rule out other possible conditions.

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