ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L02.2
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L02.2
Excludes1: Not Coded Here
- non-newborn omphalitis (L08.82)
- omphalitis of newborn (P38.-)
Excludes2: Not Included Here
- abscess of breast (N61.1)
- abscess of buttocks (L02.3)
- abscess of female external genital organs (N76.4)
- abscess of male external genital organs (N48.2, N49.-)
- abscess of hip (L02.4)
Inclusion Terms
- Boil of trunk
- Folliculitis of trunk
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L02.2 (Cutaneous abscess)
ICD-10-CM code L02.2 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 L02.2 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L02.2 - Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk. 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 trunk.