ICD Code L03.019

ICD code L03.019 is cellulitis of an unspecified finger.

1. Presence of localized redness, swelling, and warmth on a finger

2. Tenderness or pain in the affected finger

3. Possible presence of skin breaks, abrasions, or wounds on the finger

4. Absence of a clearly identified causative organism

5. No specification of which finger is affected

6. No evidence of abscess formation or deeper tissue involvement

7. Systemic symptoms such as fever or malaise may be present but are not required

8. No documentation of a more specific location or type of cellulitis on the finger

Relevant CPT codes for ICD code L03.019 include:

- 10060: Incision and drainage of abscess (simple or single)

- 10061: Incision and drainage of abscess (complicated or multiple)

- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma, or fluid collection

- 99201–99215: Evaluation and management (E/M) office or outpatient visits

- 11055–11057: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (if debridement is required)

- 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple

- 11732: Avulsion of nail plate, partial, additional nail plate

- 12001–12007: Simple repair of superficial wounds (if laceration is present)

- 96372: Therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic injection (if antibiotic injection is administered)

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