ICD-9 6820 Code Mapping

Terms & Definitions

Alternative: Single ICD-10 code reproduces the complete meaning of one ICD-9 code. Cluster: Multiple ICD-10 codes representing single ICD-9 code. At times it requires multiple ICD-10 codes combined to reproduce the complete meaning of one ICD-9 code. Mapping Types: "Single Code-to-Single Code", "Single Code-to-Cluster", "Cluster-to-Single Code". Note: More than one ICD-10 code (cluster) may be a valid translation of a given ICD-9 code. Which one of those ICD-10 codes (clusters) is the most correct translation must be determined based on the clinical case.

ICD-9 6820 to ICD-10 Mapping Options

Recommended Mapping (based on statistical analysis)
Source ICD-9	Mapping Type	Target ICD-10
6820 (Diagnosis) - Cellulitis of face (Cellulitis and abscess of face)	Single To Single	K122 (Diagnosis) - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
CMS/CDC General Equivalence Mappings
6820 (Diagnosis) - Cellulitis of face (Cellulitis and abscess of face)	Single To Single	Alternative #1: K122 (Diagnosis) - Cellulitis and abscess of mouth
	Single To Single	Alternative #2: L03211 (Diagnosis) - Cellulitis of face
	Single To Single	Alternative #3: L03212 (Diagnosis) - Acute lymphangitis of face
	Single To Single	Alternative #4: L03213 (Diagnosis) - Periorbital cellulitis
	Single To Single	Alternative #5: L0201 (Diagnosis) - Cutaneous abscess of face