L02.0

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

L02L02.0

Coding Guidelines

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

These conditions are not part of this code but may be reported additionally if documented

  • H60.0 - abscess of ear, external (H60.0)
  • H00.0 - abscess of eyelid (H00.0)
  • L02.8 - abscess of head [any part, except face] (L02.8)
  • H04.0 - abscess of lacrimal gland (H04.0)
  • H04.3 - abscess of lacrimal passages (H04.3)
  • K12.2 - abscess of mouth (K12.2)
  • J34.0 - abscess of nose (J34.0)
  • H05.0 - abscess of orbit (H05.0)
  • K12.2 - submandibular abscess (K12.2)

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