ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Abscess: L02.91
The ICD-10-CM index points "Abscess" to L02.9 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is L02.91, Cutaneous abscess, unspecified.
Source: CDC ICD-10-CM FY2027 Alphabetic Index file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Index subterms
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- K65.1abdominopelvic, Peritoneal abscessBillable
- E27.8adrenal (capsule) (gland), Other specified disorders of adrenal glandBillable
- K04.7alveolar, Periapical abscess without sinusBillable
- A06.4amebic, Amebic liver abscessBillable
- A48.0anerobic, Gas gangreneBillable
- K61.2anorectal, Anorectal abscessBillable
- K61.0anus, Anal abscessBillable
- K04.7apical (tooth), Periapical abscess without sinusBillable
- K35.33appendix, Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscessBillable
- N61.1areola (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal), Abscess of the breast and nippleBillable
- I77.89artery (wall), Other specified disorders of arteries and arteriolesBillable
- I77.2atheromatous, Rupture of arteryBillable
- L02.212back (any part, except buttock and flank), Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock and flank]Billable
- N75.1Bartholin's gland, Abscess of Bartholin's glandBillable
- B65.1bilharziasis, Schistosomiasis due to Schistosoma mansoni [intestinal schistosomiasis]Billable
- K63.0bowel, Abscess of intestineBillable
- G06.0brain (any part) (cystic) (otogenic), Intracranial abscess and granulomaBillable
- N61.1breast (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal), Abscess of the breast and nippleBillable
- N73.2broad ligament, Unspecified parametritis and pelvic cellulitisBillable
- J98.09bronchi, Other diseases of bronchus, not elsewhere classifiedBillable
- K12.2buccal cavity, Cellulitis and abscess of mouthBillable
- N34.0bulbourethral gland, Urethral abscessBillable
- M71.00bursa, Abscess of bursa, unspecified siteBillable
- L02.31buttock, Cutaneous abscess of buttockBillable
- K35.33cecum, Acute appendicitis with perforation, localized peritonitis, and gangrene, with abscessBillable
- G06.0cerebellum, cerebellar, Intracranial abscess and granulomaBillable
- G06.0cerebral (embolic), Intracranial abscess and granulomaBillable
- L02.11cervical (meaning neck), Cutaneous abscess of neckBillable
- L02.01cheek (external), Cutaneous abscess of faceBillable
- J86.9chest, Pyothorax without fistulaBillable
- L02.01chin, Cutaneous abscess of faceBillable
- J36circumtonsillar, Peritonsillar abscessBillable
- K63.0colon (wall), Abscess of intestineBillable
- K94.02colostomy, Colostomy infectionBillable
- N34.0Cowper's gland, Urethral abscessBillable
- G06.0cranium, Intracranial abscess and granulomaBillable
- K04.7dental, Periapical abscess without sinusBillable
- K04.7dentoalveolar, Periapical abscess without sinusBillable
- K65.1diaphragm, diaphragmatic, Peritoneal abscessBillable
- A50.59Dubois, Other late congenital syphilis, symptomaticBillable
More specific codes in L02
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncleHeader
- L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of faceHeader
- L02.01Cutaneous abscess of faceBillable
- L02.02Furuncle of faceBillable
- L02.03Carbuncle of faceBillable
- L02.1Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of neckHeader
- L02.11Cutaneous abscess of neckBillable
- L02.12Furuncle of neckBillable
- L02.13Carbuncle of neckBillable
- L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunkHeader
- L02.21Cutaneous abscess of trunkHeader
- L02.22Furuncle of trunkHeader
- L02.23Carbuncle of trunkHeader
- L02.3Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttockHeader
- L02.31Cutaneous abscess of buttockBillable
- L02.32Furuncle of buttockBillable
- L02.33Carbuncle of buttockBillable
- L02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limbHeader
- L02.41Cutaneous abscess of limbHeader
- L02.42Furuncle of limbHeader
- L02.43Carbuncle of limbHeader
- L02.5Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of handHeader
- L02.51Cutaneous abscess of handHeader
- L02.52Furuncle handHeader
- L02.53Carbuncle of handHeader
- L02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of footHeader
- L02.61Cutaneous abscess of footHeader
- L02.62Furuncle of footHeader
- L02.63Carbuncle of footHeader
- L02.8Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of other sitesHeader
- L02.81Cutaneous abscess of other sitesHeader
- L02.82Furuncle of other sitesHeader
- L02.83Carbuncle of other sitesHeader
- L02.9Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecifiedHeader
- L02.91Cutaneous abscess, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.92Furuncle, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.93Carbuncle, unspecifiedBillable
Use additional code
The CDC tabular list says to add the code named here after this one when it applies.
From L02. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Use additional code to identify organism (B95-B96)
Excludes2
Excludes2 means the other condition can be reported with this one when both are documented.
From L02. A note on a category applies to every code under it.
Related conditions
Related pages
- L02.91 code detailsNotes, nearby codes, CMS-HCC group
- Category L02.9Every code under it
- Chapter 12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
- ICD-10 codes by conditionA to Z
- Check a list of ICD-10 codes
- Denial code CO-11Diagnosis does not support the procedure
- Denial code CO-146Diagnosis invalid for the date of service
- HCPCS Level II code lookup
Questions
What is the ICD-10 code for Abscess?
The ICD-10-CM index points "Abscess" to L02.9 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified), a header that is not billable. When nothing more specific is documented, the billable code is L02.91, Cutaneous abscess, unspecified.
Is L02.91 billable?
Yes. L02.91 is a billable code in the FY2027 ICD-10-CM file. Use a more specific code when the record documents one.
What documentation notes apply to L02.91?
The CDC tabular list gives 3 Excludes2 notes (may be coded together when both are documented), 1 "use additional code" note for L02.91 and the categories above it. They are listed on this page.
What chapter is L02.91 in?
Chapter 12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
When do ICD-10-CM codes change?
Every October 1, with the new fiscal year file. Some years add April 1 updates. This page uses the FY2027 file, effective October 1, 2026.