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ICD-10 Code L03.326: Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 May 2026
What is this code?
ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
When is it used?
- May be used when a clinician documents acute lymphangitis of umbilicus in a patient's medical record.
- May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
- This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.
What it does not mean
- A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
- A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
Code hierarchy
chapter
12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
block
L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
category
L03Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis
category
L03.3Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis of trunk
category
L03.32Acute lymphangitis of trunk
currentL03.32
Where you may see this code
You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.
Related specialists
Dermatologist
Related codes
L03.321Acute lymphangitis of abdominal wallcodeL03.322Acute lymphangitis of back [any part except buttock]codeL03.323Acute lymphangitis of chest wallcodeL03.324Acute lymphangitis of groincodeL03.325Acute lymphangitis of perineumcodeL03.327Acute lymphangitis of buttockcodeL03.329Acute lymphangitis of trunk, unspecifiedcodeL03.32AAcute lymphangitis of flankcode
Sibling codes
L03.321Acute lymphangitis of abdominal wallbillableL03.322Acute lymphangitis of back [any part except buttock]billableL03.323Acute lymphangitis of chest wallbillableL03.324Acute lymphangitis of groinbillableL03.325Acute lymphangitis of perineumbillableL03.327Acute lymphangitis of buttockbillableL03.329Acute lymphangitis of trunk, unspecifiedbillableL03.32AAcute lymphangitis of flankbillable
Coverage-related procedures and services
HCPCS G0151high
SERVICES PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED PHYSICAL THERAPIST IN THE HOME HEALTH OR HOSPICE SETTING, EACH 15 MINUTES
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74177high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74176high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74178high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN AND PELVIS; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS, FOLLOWED BY CONTRAST MATERIAL(S) AND FURTHER SECTIONS IN ONE OR BOTH BODY REGIONS
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74160high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITH CONTRAST MATERIAL(S)
Source: CMS coverage guidance
CPT 74150high
COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY, ABDOMEN; WITHOUT CONTRAST MATERIAL
Source: CMS coverage guidance
Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Acute lymphangitis of umbilicus
Frequently asked questions
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