1B70 Bacterial cellulitis, erysipelas or lymphangitis

International Classification of Diseases for Mortality and Morbidity Statistics, 11th Revision, v2025-01

Diffuse, spreading infections of skin and soft tissues by a range of bacterial organisms, most commonly beta-haemolytic streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. The clinical presentation is dependent not only on the organism but also on the manner in which it invades the tissues.

exclusions

• Eosinophilic cellulitis  (EB30)

sections/codes in this section ()

• Erysipelas  (1B70.0)
• Streptococcal cellulitis of skin  (1B70.1)
• Staphylococcal cellulitis of skin  (1B70.2)
• Ascending bacterial lymphangitis  (1B70.3)
• Bacterial cellulitis or lymphangitis due to other specified bacterium  (1B70.Y)
• Bacterial cellulitis or lymphangitis due to unspecified bacterium  (1B70.Z)

postcoordination

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