ICD-10 L02
Non-Billable HeaderCutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
About ICD-10-CM L02
ICD-10-CM code L02 represents Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle. This is a non-billable header code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L02). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L02 became effective on October 1, 2025. Non-billable codes cannot be used as a primary or secondary diagnosis on a claim, use a more specific child code instead.
Type 2 Excludes
Not included here, the excluded code is not part of L02, but a patient may have both conditions at the same time. Both codes may be coded together when applicable.
- abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
- abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
- abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
Use Additional Code
When coding L02, also report these additional codes when applicable.
- code to identify organism (B95-B96)
Medicare LCD Coverage for L02
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L02 as a covered diagnosis.
This doesn't mean the code isn't covered, it means no MAC has issued a Local Coverage Determination naming this specific code. Coverage may still apply under National Coverage Determinations or general medical-necessity rules.
Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L02.
Our payer policy database covers Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, BCBS, Humana, and Medicare Advantage plans, but L02 doesn't currently appear in any indexed policy. The code may still be covered under standard plan benefits.
CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L02
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
We don't have CPT pairings indexed for this specific code yet. Use the CPT search above to find common procedures, or check your payer's published medical policy for code-specific guidance.
Codes Adjacent To L02
Other codes in section L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L02, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L02 billable? +
No, L02 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code from block L02 when submitting claims.
What codes are Type 2 Excludes for L02? +
Type 2 Excludes (may be coded together when both conditions exist): abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-); abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4); abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 1, 2026.
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