ICD-10 L02.531
Billable / SpecificCarbuncle of right hand
About ICD-10-CM L02.531
ICD-10-CM code L02.531 represents Carbuncle of right hand. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L02). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.531 became effective on October 1, 2025.
Medicare LCD Coverage for L02.531
Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L02.531 as a covered diagnosis.
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Commercial Payer Coverage
Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L02.531.
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CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L02.531
Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.
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Convert L02.531 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 |
|---|---|---|
| L02.531 | 6804 | 10000 |
Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).
Codes Adjacent To L02.531
Other codes in section L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
ICD-10 L02.531, Billing FAQ
Is ICD-10 code L02.531 billable? +
Yes, L02.531 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.
What ICD-9 codes does L02.531 map to? +
Per CMS GEMs, L02.531 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6804. 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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