2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L08.82Omphalitis not of newborn
ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L00-L08›L08
- Billable — Valid for Submission
- Not Chronic
L08.82 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for omphalitis not of newborn. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 602 through 603. Coders also document this condition as omphalitis. In AHRQ's Clinical Classifications Software (CCSR), this diagnosis falls under Skin and subcutaneous tissue infections.
Code Identity
Code Classification
Approximate SynonymsGuidance
Alternate terms and clinical phrases that map to this code.
- Omphalitis
- Umbilical discharge
Tabular List NotesGuidance
Coding notes and annotation back-references applicable to this code.
Type 1 Excludes
- omphalitis of newborn P38
A type 1 excludes note is a pure excludes note. It means "NOT CODED HERE!" An Excludes1 note indicates that the code excluded should never be used at the same time as the code above the Excludes1 note. An Excludes1 is used when two conditions cannot occur together, such as a congenital form versus an acquired form of the same condition.
Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance
Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.
- Infection, infected, infective (opportunistic) - B99.9
- umbilicus - L08.82
- Omphalitis (congenital) (newborn) - P38.9
- not of newborn - L08.82
External Cause of Injuries IndexGuidance
References for this code in the External Cause of Injuries Index.
- Infection, infected, infective(opportunistic)
- navel
- Infection, infected, infective(opportunistic)
- umbilicus
- Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory(with exudation)
- navel
- Inflammation, inflamed, inflammatory(with exudation)
- umbilicus, umbilical
- Omphalitis(congenital) (newborn)
- not of newborn
Clinical ClassificationClinical
AHRQ’s CCSR groups this code into broader clinical categories.
Clinical InformationClinical
Omphalitis
inflammation of the umbilical cord stump in newborns.
Patient EducationClinical
Skin Infections
Your skin is your body's largest organ. It has many different functions, including covering and protecting your body. It helps keep germs out. But sometimes the germs can cause a skin infection. It often happens when the germs enter your body through a break, cut, or wound on your skin.
The full article covers:
- What are skin infections?
- What causes skin infections?
- Who is more likely to get a skin infection?
- What are the symptoms of skin infections?
- How are skin infections diagnosed?
- How are skin infections treated?
Read the full article at MedlinePlus
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Convert L08.82 to ICD-9-CMHistory
The closest ICD-9-CM equivalents under the General Equivalence Mappings.
Code HistoryHistory
Questions About L08.82Overview
Is L08.82 a billable code?
Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report omphalitis not of newborn on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
What MS-DRG does L08.82 group to?
When omphalitis not of newborn is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 602, 603, with relative weights from 0.8709 to 1.4213 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.
What is the ICD-9 equivalent of L08.82?
Under the General Equivalence Mappings, omphalitis not of newborn converts to ICD-9-CM 686.8 (local skin infection NEC). The mapping is approximate, so confirm the match fits the documentation.
Footnotes
[1] Not chronic - A diagnosis code that does not fit the criteria for chronic condition (duration, ongoing medical treatment, and limitations) is considered not chronic. Some codes designated as not chronic are acute conditions. Other diagnosis codes that indicate a possible chronic condition, but for which the duration of the illness is not specified in the code description (i.e., we do not know the condition has lasted 12 months or longer) also are considered not chronic.
