Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L03.326 is the diagnosis code for Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus. This code falls under the section "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where L03.326 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L03.326 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L03.326 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L03.326 is L03.32 ("Acute lymphangitis of trunk"). L03.326 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L03.326 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L03.326 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus is L03.326.
Yes, L03.326 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L03.326 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L03.326 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.