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L05.01

Pilonidal cyst with abscess

Billable

Code Hierarchy

L05L05.0L05.01

Chapter: 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Section: L00-L08 - Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Coding Guidelines

Inclusion Terms

  • Pilonidal abscess
  • Pilonidal dimple with abscess
  • Postanal dimple with abscess

Excludes2 (Not Included Here)

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

  • Q82.6 - congenital sacral dimple (Q82.6)
  • Q82.6 - parasacral dimple (Q82.6)

Related Codes

L05.02Billable

Pilonidal sinus with abscess

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