ICD-10-CM 2026 · Effective October 1, 2025

ICD-10 L05.92

Billable / Specific

Pilonidal sinus without abscess

L05
Block
3
Synonyms
7
LCDs
2
Payer Policies
0
Linked CPTs

About ICD-10-CM L05.92

ICD-10-CM code L05.92 represents Pilonidal sinus without abscess. This is a billable/specific code in the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue chapter (block L05). The 2026 edition of ICD-10-CM L05.92 became effective on October 1, 2025.

Inclusion Terms / Approximate Synonyms

Clinical terms and conditions classified under L05.92. Per CMS ICD-10-CM Tabular 2026.

  • Coccygeal fistula
  • Coccygeal sinus without abscess
  • Pilonidal fistula

Medicare LCD Coverage for L05.92

Local Coverage Determinations (LCDs) from CMS MACs that list L05.92 as a covered diagnosis.

7 LCDs

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CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10061 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10180 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10060 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10160 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10080 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10081 →
CMS LCD: Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Article ID: 56766, Effective: 2025-10-01 00:00:00, 589 covered, 0 non-covered
CPT 10140 →

Commercial Payer Coverage

Coverage policies from major commercial payers referencing L05.92.

2 policies

1 Medicare

Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures
Policy ID: ART-56766

1 Aetna

Laser Treatment for Psoriasis and Other Selected Skin Conditions
Policy ID: CPB-0577

CPT Codes Commonly Billed with L05.92

Procedures frequently paired with this diagnosis based on PayerReady's Dx↔Px linkage data.

No procedure linkages on file for L05.92

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.

Convert L05.92 to ICD-9-CM

Per CMS General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

ICD-10ICD-9Mapping Flags
L05.92 6851 10000

Flags format (5 digits): Approximate · No Map · Combination · Scenario · Choice List. Source: CMS 2017 GEMs (final version).

ICD-10 L05.92, Billing FAQ

Is ICD-10 code L05.92 billable? +

Yes, L05.92 is a billable ICD-10-CM code that can appear as a primary or secondary diagnosis on claims.

What other names or terms map to L05.92? +

ICD-10 L05.92 includes: Coccygeal fistula; Coccygeal sinus without abscess; Pilonidal fistula.

What ICD-9 codes does L05.92 map to? +

Per CMS GEMs, L05.92 maps to ICD-9 codes: 6851. Useful for legacy data review and historical claim analysis.

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Verified against the CMS 2026 code set on June 2, 2026.

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