ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L02.0
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L02.0
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- abscess of ear, external (H60.0)
- abscess of eyelid (H00.0)
- abscess of head [any part, except face] (L02.8)
- abscess of lacrimal gland (H04.0)
- abscess of lacrimal passages (H04.3)
- abscess of mouth (K12.2)
- abscess of nose (J34.0)
- abscess of orbit (H05.0)
- submandibular abscess (K12.2)
Inclusion Terms
- Boil of face
- Folliculitis of face
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L02.0 (Cutaneous abscess)
ICD-10-CM code L02.0 is a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2025 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.0 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L02.0 - Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face. It includes common terminology, coding guidelines such as "Includes," "Excludes1," and "Excludes2" notes, and information on required 7th characters. Utilizing this information correctly is essential for accurate medical coding and claims submission for conditions like Cutaneous abscess related to furuncle and carbuncle of face.