L03 vs L98.3
L03 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis) compared with L98.3 (Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells]), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L03 carries an Excludes2 note covering L98.3: “eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells] (L98.3)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis | L98.3Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells] | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L03). | Eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells] is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L98.3). |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources