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L02.21

Non-billable

Cutaneous abscess of trunk

Cutaneous abscess of trunk

This is a header/category code. For billing purposes, use a more specific child code from the list below.

Status

Non-billable / Header

Block

L00-L08

Parent Code

L02.2

Child Codes

7

Coding Notes

Excludes 1

Codes that cannot be used together with this code (mutual exclusion)

  • non-newborn omphalitis (L08.82)
  • omphalitis of newborn (P38.-)

Excludes 2

Conditions not included here, but the patient may have both

  • certain conditions originating in the perinatal period (P04-P96)
  • certain infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99)
  • complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (O00-O9A)
  • congenital malformations, deformations, and chromosomal abnormalities (Q00-Q99)
  • endocrine, nutritional and metabolic diseases (E00-E88)
  • lipomelanotic reticulosis (I89.8)
  • neoplasms (C00-D49)
  • symptoms, signs and abnormal clinical and laboratory findings, not elsewhere classified (R00-R94)
  • systemic connective tissue disorders (M30-M36)
  • viral warts (B07.-)
  • hordeolum (H00.0)
  • infective dermatitis (L30.3)
  • local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
  • lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
  • panniculitis NOS (M79.3)
  • panniculitis of neck and back (M54.0-)
  • Perlèche NOS (K13.0)
  • Perlèche due to candidiasis (B37.0)
  • Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiency (E53.0)
  • pyogenic granuloma (L98.0)
  • relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6)
  • zoster (B02.-)
  • abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
  • abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
  • abscess of breast (N61.1)
  • abscess of buttocks (L02.3)
  • abscess of female external genital organs (N76.4)
  • abscess of male external genital organs (N48.2, N49.-)
  • abscess of hip (L02.4)

Use Additional Code

Additional codes that should follow this code

  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.
  • code to identify organism (B95-B96)

Child Codes (7)

L02.211

Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall

BillableL02.212

Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock]

BillableL02.213

Cutaneous abscess of chest wall

BillableL02.214

Cutaneous abscess of groin

BillableL02.215

Cutaneous abscess of perineum

BillableL02.216

Cutaneous abscess of umbilicus

BillableL02.219

Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified

Billable

Also Known As / Clinical Terms

UMLS

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for cutaneous abscess of trunk?

The ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of trunk is L02.21. The full clinical description is "Cutaneous abscess of trunk". L02.21 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

What does ICD-10 code L02.21 mean?

ICD-10-CM code L02.21 represents "Cutaneous abscess of trunk". It is classified under Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue and is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code for billing purposes.

Is L02.21 a billable code?

No, L02.21 is a non-billable header code. You need to use one of its more specific child codes for billing. There are 7 child codes under L02.21.

What chapter is L02.21 in?

L02.21 is in Chapter 12: Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (codes L00-L99).

What codes cannot be used with L02.21?

L02.21 has Excludes1 notes indicating codes that cannot be used together with it, including: non-newborn omphalitis (L08.82); omphalitis of newborn (P38.-).

What are the subcategories under L02.21?

L02.21 has 7 child codes, including: L02.211 (Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall), L02.212 (Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock]), L02.213 (Cutaneous abscess of chest wall), L02.214 (Cutaneous abscess of groin), and 3 more.

Are additional codes required with L02.21?

Yes, when using L02.21 you should also code: code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.; code to identify organism (B95-B96).

What are the UMLS CUIs for L02.21?

L02.21 is linked to 1 UMLS Concept Unique Identifier: C2888045. The UMLS (Unified Medical Language System) integrates multiple biomedical vocabularies maintained by the U.S. National Library of Medicine.

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