L05.02

Billable

Pilonidal sinus with abscess

L05.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for Pilonidal sinus with abscess. It is a billable, specific code valid for reimbursement.

Status
Billable
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L05.0
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

What this means — in plain language

MedlinePlus · NIH

An 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,…

Read more about Abscess at MedlinePlus ↗

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

Includes

  • Coccygeal fistula with abscess
  • Coccygeal sinus with abscess
  • Pilonidal fistula with abscess

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L05.02?
L05.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Pilonidal sinus with abscess". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L05.02 a billable code?
Yes — L05.02 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code valid for reimbursement.

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

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