L03.11 vs L03.314
L03.11 (Cellulitis of other parts of limb) compared with L03.314 (Cellulitis of groin), 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. L03.11 carries an Excludes2 note covering L03.314: “groin (L03.314)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L03.11Cellulitis of other parts of limb | L03.314Cellulitis of groin | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 of other parts of limb is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L03.11). | Cellulitis of groin is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L03.314). |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | 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