ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code (2025)
Official Description for L02.3
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock
Coding Notes & Guidelines for L02.3
pilonidal cyst with abscess (L05.01)
Cutaneous abscess of gluteal region
- Boil of buttock
- Folliculitis of buttock
- Furuncle of gluteal region
Carbuncle of gluteal region
Parent Code (Less Specific):
About ICD-10-CM Code L02.3 (Cutaneous abscess)
ICD-10-CM code L02.3 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 L02.3 became effective on October 1, 2024.
This page provides detailed information about L02.3 - Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock. 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 buttock.