Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L03.129 is the diagnosis code for Acute lymphangitis of unspecified part of limb. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where L03.129 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L03.129 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L03.129 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute lymphangitis of unspecified part of limb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L03.129 is L03.12 ("Acute lymphangitis of other parts of limb"). L03.129 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L03.129 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L03.129 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute lymphangitis of unspecified part of limb" 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 Acute lymphangitis of unspecified part of limb is L03.129.
Yes, L03.129 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L03.129 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L03.129 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.