L02.2

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk

Non-billableCategory

Code Hierarchy

L02L02.2

Coding Guidelines

Excludes1 (Mutually Exclusive)

These codes should never be used together with L02.2

  • L08.82 - non-newborn omphalitis (L08.82)
  • omphalitis of newborn (P38.-)

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • N61.1 - abscess of breast (N61.1)
  • L02.3 - abscess of buttocks (L02.3)
  • N76.4 - abscess of female external genital organs (N76.4)
  • abscess of male external genital organs (N48.2, N49.-)
  • L02.4 - abscess of hip (L02.4)

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