Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L03.01 is the diagnosis code for Cellulitis of finger. This code falls under the section "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as L03.01. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L03.01 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L03.01 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L03.01 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cellulitis of finger". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L03.01 is L03.0 ("Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe"). L03.01 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L03.01 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L03.01 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L03.011, L03.012, L03.019.
Use L03.01 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cellulitis of finger" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Cellulitis of finger is L03.01.
No, L03.01 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L03.01 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L03.01 include: herpetic whitlow (B00.89).
Yes, L03.01 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.