L03.0 vs L60
L03.0 (Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe) compared with L60 (Nail disorders), 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. L60 carries an Excludes2 note covering L03.0: “onychia and paronychia (L03.0-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L03.0Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of finger and toe | L60Nail disorders | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| 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 of finger and toe is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L03.0). | Nail disorders is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L60). |
| Includes | Infection of nail Onychia Paronychia Perionychia | — |
| 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