Cellulitis
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, and pain
Definition
Cellulitis is a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, tenderness, and pain
Why it matters
Cellulitis is part of the Coding vocabulary used across home health operations, documentation, and revenue cycle. Understanding it helps clinicians, QA leads, and administrators stay aligned on care quality and compliance.
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