L03.327 – Acute lymphangitis of buttock

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L03.327

Code: L03.327 (claims format: L03327)
Description: Acute lymphangitis of buttock
Billable: Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
Valid for: Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block: L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Parent codes: L03 › L03.3 › L03.32

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

L03 – Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis

Excludes2 (not included here):

cellulitis of anal and rectal region (K61.-)
cellulitis of external auditory canal (H60.1)
cellulitis of eyelid (H00.0)
cellulitis of female external genital organs (N76.4)
cellulitis of lacrimal apparatus (H04.3)
cellulitis of male external genital organs (N48.2, N49.-)
cellulitis of mouth (K12.2)
cellulitis of nose (J34.0)
eosinophilic cellulitis [Wells] (L98.3)
febrile neutrophilic dermatosis [Sweet] (L98.2)
lymphangitis (chronic) (subacute) (I89.1)

Block L00-L08

Excludes2 (not included here):

hordeolum (H00.0)
infective dermatitis (L30.3)
local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
panniculitis NOS (M79.3)
panniculitis of neck and back (M54.0-)
Perlèche NOS (K13.0)
Perlèche due to candidiasis (B37.0)
Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiency (E53.0)
pyogenic granuloma (L98.0)
relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6)
viral warts (B07.-)
zoster (B02.-)

Use additional code:

code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Index terms for L03.327

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in L03.32

L03.321 – Acute lymphangitis of abdominal wallBillable
L03.322 – Acute lymphangitis of back [any part except buttock and flank]Billable
L03.323 – Acute lymphangitis of chest wallBillable
L03.324 – Acute lymphangitis of groinBillable
L03.325 – Acute lymphangitis of perineumBillable
L03.326 – Acute lymphangitis of umbilicusBillable
L03.329 – Acute lymphangitis of trunk, unspecifiedBillable
L03.32A – Acute lymphangitis of flankBillable

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L03.327?

L03.327 is the ICD-10-CM code for acute lymphangitis of buttock, in the block L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L03.327 a billable code?

Yes. L03.327 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L03.327 belong to?

It belongs to category L03 – Cellulitis and acute lymphangitis.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.