ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for jaw region cellulitis
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Cellulitis (diffuse) (phlegmonous) (septic) (suppurative) › jaw (region)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding jaw region cellulitis
The ICD-10-CM code for jaw region cellulitis is L03.211 (Cellulitis of face).
Within L03.21 (cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of face), L03.211 is specifically for cellulitis of face. Related codes cover acute lymphangitis of face (L03.212) and Periorbital cellulitis (L03.213).
The conditions in its Excludes2 note aren't part of L03.211, but may be coded alongside it if the patient has both: abscess of orbit (H05.01-), cellulitis of ear (H60.1-), cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0-), cellulitis of head (L03.81) and 6 more.
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
Common questions about jaw region cellulitis ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for jaw region cellulitis?
- L03.211 — Cellulitis of face.
Is L03.211 billable?
- Yes. L03.211 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L03.211 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L03.211 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L03.211 a CC or MCC?
- L03.211 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.