ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.61 - Cutaneous abscess of foot (original) (raw)

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Cutaneous abscess of foot

ICD-10-CM Code:

L02.61

ICD-10 Code for:

Cutaneous abscess of foot

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L02.61 is a non-specific and non-billable diagnosis code code, consider using a code with a higher level of specificity from the list below for a diagnosis of cutaneous abscess of foot. The code is not specific and is NOT valid for the year 2026 for the submission of HIPAA-covered transactions. Category or Header define the heading of a category of codes that may be further subdivided by the use of 4th, 5th, 6th or 7th characters.

Non-specific codes like L02.61 require more digits to indicate the appropriate level of specificity. Consider using any of the following billable codes with a higher level of specificity when coding for cutaneous abscess of foot:

Use L02.611 for Cutaneous abscess of right foot

Use L02.612 for Cutaneous abscess of left foot

Use L02.619 for Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot

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Abscess

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, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others. Treatments include drainage and antibiotics.

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