L03.31 vs P38
L03.31 (Cellulitis of trunk) compared with P38 (Omphalitis of newborn), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L03.31 carries an Excludes2 note covering P38: “omphalitis of newborn (P38.-)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L03.31Cellulitis of trunk | P38Omphalitis of newborn | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Non-billable header |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | P00-P96 — Certain Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period (P00-P96) |
| Definition | Cellulitis of trunk is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L03.31). | Omphalitis of newborn is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (P38). |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | — |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources