Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • abscess of orbit (H05.01-)
  • cellulitis of ear (H60.1-)
  • cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-)
  • L03.81 - cellulitis of head (L03.81)
  • H04.3 - cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
  • K13.0 - cellulitis of lip (K13.0)
  • K12.2 - cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
  • J34.0 - cellulitis of nose (internal) (J34.0)
  • cellulitis of orbit (H05.01-)
  • L03.81 - cellulitis of scalp (L03.81)

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