ICD-10 Code L08.82 – Omphalitis not of newborn (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L08.82 – Omphalitis not of newborn
What it is
L08.82 identifies inflammation or infection of the umbilicus in a patient who is not a newborn. Use it when documentation specifically states omphalitis outside the neonatal period.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include redness, swelling, tenderness, or drainage around the umbilicus. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation for whether the condition is localized infection or broader inflammation.
When to use this code
Use L08.82 when the record clearly documents omphalitis in an older child or adult, rather than a newborn. It may also fit notes describing infected or inflamed umbilical tissue when the clinician names omphalitis. Check documentation if the chart only says “umbilical infection” without that diagnosis.
Do not use for
Do not use this code for neonatal omphalitis, which is coded differently. If the note describes a different abdominal wall, skin, or postoperative wound infection, select the more specific documented diagnosis.
Coding tip
Confirm the patient is not a newborn and that the provider explicitly links the umbilicus finding to omphalitis before assigning L08.82.