L03.311 vs L03.316
L03.311 (Cellulitis of abdominal wall) compared with L03.316 (Cellulitis of umbilicus), 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. L03.311 carries an Excludes2 note covering L03.316: “cellulitis of umbilicus (L03.316)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L03.311Cellulitis of abdominal wall | L03.316Cellulitis of umbilicus | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Cellulitis of abdominal wall is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L03.311). | Cellulitis of umbilicus is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L03.316). |
| Use additional code | code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | 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