L02 ICD-10-CM Code: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
A clear reference for the official code description, hierarchy, and related coding information from the FY 2027 U.S. release.
Official description
L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
ICD-10-CM diagnosis code · United States clinical modification
Where L02 sits
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Chapter 12
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
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Section
Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
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Category L02
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
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Code L02
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
Codes under L02
L02 is a non-billable category. Choose the child code that best matches the documented diagnosis.
L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of faceL02.1Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of neckL02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunkL02.3Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttockL02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limbL02.5Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of handL02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of footL02.8Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of other sitesL02.9Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecifiedNotes for this code
Inclusion terms
No inclusion terms are listed for L02.
Code first
No “code first” instruction is listed for L02.
Use additional code
- code to identify organism (B95-B96)
Excludes1
Conditions that should not be reported together with this code.
No Excludes1 note is listed for L02.
Excludes2
Conditions not included here that may be reported separately when present.
- abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
- abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
- abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
Source and release
- Data release
- U.S. ICD-10-CM · FY 2027
- Effective date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Publisher
- Vero Scribe Inc.
This reference is generated from Vero’s ICD-10-CM description, hierarchy, and code-note dataset. The visible content and structured data share that source.
Frequently asked questions
What does ICD-10-CM code L02 mean?
L02 is the FY 2027 U.S. ICD-10-CM code for “Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle.”
Is L02 a billable or specific ICD-10-CM code?
No. L02 has more specific child codes in the FY 2027 reference data. Select the code that matches the documentation and confirm the active code set and payer requirements.
Where is L02 located in ICD-10-CM?
L02 is listed in Chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), within Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08) (L00–L08), under category L02, Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle.
What coding notes are listed for L02?
No inclusion terms are listed for L02 in this reference record. No code-first instruction is listed. Additional-code instructions: code to identify organism (B95-B96). No Excludes1 note is listed. Excludes2 notes: abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-); abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4); abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-).