ICD-10-CM L02.436 is the diagnosis code for Carbuncle of left lower limb. 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 billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. Medical coders and healthcare providers use this code to document and classify diagnoses in electronic health records, insurance claims, and clinical databases.
Always refer to the official ICD-10-CM Tabular List for complete coding guidelines. Ensure documentation supports the specificity of the code selected. When in doubt, consult a certified medical coder or the latest CMS guidelines.
Understanding where L02.436 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L02.436 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L02.436 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Carbuncle of left lower limb". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L02.436 is L02.43 ("Carbuncle of limb"). L02.436 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L02.436 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L02.436 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carbuncle of left lower limb" 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 Carbuncle of left lower limb is L02.436.
Yes, L02.436 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L02.436 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L02.436 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.