ICD-10 L02.234
Billable / SpecificCarbuncle of groin
About ICD-10-CM L02.234
ICD-10-CM code L02.234 represents Carbuncle of groin. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L02). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.234 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L02.234
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L02.234 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L02.234.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L02.234
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
- 10081 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10180 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10080 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
- 10160 CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures CMS LCD
Convert L02.234 to ICD-9-CM
Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
| ICD-10 | ICD-9 | Mapping Flags |
|---|---|---|
| L02.234 | 6802 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L02.234
Other codes in section L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L02.234, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L02.234 billable? +
Yes, L02.234 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What CPT codes are commonly billed with L02.234? +
Procedures frequently paired with L02.234 include: 10081, 10180, 10080, 10160.
What ICD-9 codes does L02.234 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L02.234 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6802. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.
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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on May 31, 2026.
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