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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for nail chronic infection

Choose a code from the options below based on the documentation.

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) › nail (chronic)”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding nail chronic infection

The official ICD-10-CM index doesn't give a single default code for nail chronic infection; the code depends on the details below.

More specific nail chronic infection codes (official index)

  • with lymphangitis
  • finger L03.01 — Cellulitis of finger
  • fungus B35.1 — Tinea unguium
  • ingrowing L60.0 — Ingrowing nail
  • toe L03.03 — Cellulitis of toe
  • fungus B35.1 — Tinea unguium

Common questions about nail chronic infection ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for finger nail chronic infection?

L03.01 — Cellulitis of finger (header code; choose a more specific subcode).

What is the ICD-10 code for ingrowing nail chronic infection?

L60.0 — Ingrowing nail.

What is the ICD-10 code for toe nail chronic infection?

L03.03 — Cellulitis of toe (header code; choose a more specific subcode).