L02.3
Non-billableCutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock
L02.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L02.31 for billing.
L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
What this means — in plain language
MedlinePlus · NIHAn abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue. Bacteria, viruses,…
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Excludes1 — not coded here
- •pilonidal cyst with abscess (L05.01)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ICD-10 code L02.3?
- L02.3 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
- Is L02.3 a billable code?
- No — L02.3 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L02.31) for billing.
- What are the subcodes of L02.3?
- L02.3 has 3 more specific child codes, including L02.31, L02.32, L02.33.
- What is excluded from L02.3?
- Excludes1 (not coded here): pilonidal cyst with abscess (L05.01).
Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.
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