ICD-10-CM
ICD-10 code for Skin abscess: L02.91
The CDC title for "Skin abscess" is 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 order file dated June 16, 2026. Publisher page
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Codes under L02.9, then other CDC titles that name cutaneous abscess
A header groups codes and is not billed. A billable code is one you can report.
- L02.9Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecifiedHeader
- L02.91Cutaneous abscess, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.92Furuncle, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.93Carbuncle, unspecifiedBillable
- L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncleHeader
- L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of faceHeader
- L02.01Cutaneous abscess of faceBillable
- L02.1Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of neckHeader
- L02.11Cutaneous abscess of neckBillable
- L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunkHeader
- L02.21Cutaneous abscess of trunkHeader
- L02.211Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wallBillable
- L02.212Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock and flank]Billable
- L02.213Cutaneous abscess of chest wallBillable
- L02.214Cutaneous abscess of groinBillable
- L02.215Cutaneous abscess of perineumBillable
- L02.216Cutaneous abscess of umbilicusBillable
- L02.217Cutaneous abscess of flankBillable
- L02.219Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.3Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttockHeader
- L02.31Cutaneous abscess of buttockBillable
- L02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limbHeader
- L02.41Cutaneous abscess of limbHeader
- L02.411Cutaneous abscess of right axillaBillable
- L02.412Cutaneous abscess of left axillaBillable
- L02.413Cutaneous abscess of right upper limbBillable
- L02.414Cutaneous abscess of left upper limbBillable
- L02.415Cutaneous abscess of right lower limbBillable
- L02.416Cutaneous abscess of left lower limbBillable
- L02.419Cutaneous abscess of limb, unspecifiedBillable
- L02.5Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of handHeader
- L02.51Cutaneous abscess of handHeader
- L02.511Cutaneous abscess of right handBillable
- L02.512Cutaneous abscess of left handBillable
- L02.519Cutaneous abscess of unspecified handBillable
- L02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of footHeader
- L02.61Cutaneous abscess of footHeader
- L02.611Cutaneous abscess of right footBillable
- L02.612Cutaneous abscess of left footBillable
- L02.619Cutaneous abscess of unspecified footBillable
- L02.8Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of other sitesHeader
- L02.81Cutaneous abscess of other sitesHeader
- L02.811Cutaneous abscess of head [any part, except face]Billable
- L02.818Cutaneous abscess of other sitesBillable
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 Skin abscess?
The CDC title for "Skin abscess" is 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.