L05.0

Non-billable

Pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess

L05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L05.01 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L05
Subcodes
2
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

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Source: U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus). Informational only — not medical advice.

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L05.0?
L05.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pilonidal cyst and sinus with abscess". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L05.0 a billable code?
No — L05.0 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L05.01) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L05.0?
L05.0 has 2 more specific child codes, including L05.01, L05.02.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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