Message text written by "Dianna Tolen" >Is there a code for "delayed cord separation" or umbilical granuloma?< Codes for umbilical granuloma are these: umbilical granuloma 686.1 (of newborn 771.4) I have looked for a code before and again tonight about late/delayed umbilical separation; I've yet to locate one. Christine B. Myers, M.D.