Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L03.811 is the diagnosis code for Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]. This code falls under the section "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 â 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.
The following conditions are not included in L03.811. If the patient has both, code each condition separately:
Understanding where L03.811 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L03.811 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L03.811 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L03.811 is L03.81 ("Cellulitis of other sites"). L03.811 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L03.811 is located in Section L00-L08 â "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L03.811 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cellulitis of head [any part, except face]" 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 head [any part, except face] is L03.811.
Yes, L03.811 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L03.811 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L03.811 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.