Non-Billable / Non-Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L02.3 is the diagnosis code for Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock. This code falls under the section "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 — Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99). It is a non-billable/non-specific ICD-10-CM code that should not be used for reimbursement. A more specific sub-code is required for billing. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
The following conditions should never be coded at the same time as L02.3. They are mutually exclusive:
Understanding where L02.3 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
No, L02.3 is a non-billable/non-specific code. You should use a more specific sub-code for billing and reimbursement.
L02.3 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L02.3 is L02 ("Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle"). L02.3 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L02.3 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
L02.3 has 3 sub-code(s) that provide more specific detail: L02.31, L02.32, L02.33.
Use L02.3 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock" and the clinical documentation supports this level of specificity. Always verify with the latest ICD-10-CM guidelines and payer requirements.
The ICD-10-CM code for Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock is L02.3.
No, L02.3 is non-billable. Use a more specific sub-code for primary diagnosis billing.
L02.3 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Type 1 Excludes for L02.3 include: pilonidal cyst with abscess (L05.01).
Yes, L02.3 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.