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ICD-10 Code L03.032: Cellulitis of left toe

L03.032 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Cellulitis of left toe in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

When is it used?

  • May be used when a clinician documents cellulitis of left toe in a patient's medical record.
  • May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
  • This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

What it does not mean

  • A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
  • A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.

Code hierarchy

chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
category
L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis
category
L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe
category
L03.03Cellulitis of toe
currentL03.03

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Dermatologist

Coverage-related procedures and services

CPT 11732high
AVULSION OF NAIL PLATE, PARTIAL OR COMPLETE, SIMPLE; EACH ADDITIONAL NAIL PLATE (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11730high
AVULSION OF NAIL PLATE, PARTIAL OR COMPLETE, SIMPLE; SINGLE
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11750high
EXCISION OF NAIL AND NAIL MATRIX, PARTIAL OR COMPLETE (EG, INGROWN OR DEFORMED NAIL), FOR PERMANENT REMOVAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 11765high
WEDGE EXCISION OF SKIN OF NAIL FOLD (EG, FOR INGROWN TOENAIL)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97598high
DEBRIDEMENT (EG, HIGH PRESSURE WATERJET WITH/WITHOUT SUCTION, SHARP SELECTIVE DEBRIDEMENT WITH SCISSORS, SCALPEL AND FORCEPS), OPEN WOUND, (EG, FIBRIN, DEVITALIZED EPIDERMIS AND/OR DERMIS, EXUDATE, DEBRIS, BIOFILM), INCLUDING TOPICAL APPLICATION(S), WOUND ASSESSMENT, USE OF A WHIRLPOOL, WHEN PERFORMED AND INSTRUCTION(S) FOR ONGOING CARE, PER SESSION, TOTAL WOUND(S) SURFACE AREA; EACH ADDITIONAL 20 SQ CM, OR PART THEREOF (LIST SEPARATELY IN ADDITION TO CODE FOR PRIMARY PROCEDURE)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 97597high
DEBRIDEMENT (EG, HIGH PRESSURE WATERJET WITH/WITHOUT SUCTION, SHARP SELECTIVE DEBRIDEMENT WITH SCISSORS, SCALPEL AND FORCEPS), OPEN WOUND, (EG, FIBRIN, DEVITALIZED EPIDERMIS AND/OR DERMIS, EXUDATE, DEBRIS, BIOFILM), INCLUDING TOPICAL APPLICATION(S), WOUND ASSESSMENT, USE OF A WHIRLPOOL, WHEN PERFORMED AND INSTRUCTION(S) FOR ONGOING CARE, PER SESSION, TOTAL WOUND(S) SURFACE AREA; FIRST 20 SQ CM OR LESS
Source: CMS coverage guidance

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Cellulitis of left toe

Frequently asked questions

Code details

CodeL03.032
SystemICD10
Display nameCellulitis of left toe
ChapterDiseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
BlockInfections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Flags

BillableYes
Valid clinical useYes

Source

SourceICD-10
Version2026-annual
Releaseannual
Year2026

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