Billable / Specific Code
ICD-10-CM L02.619 is the diagnosis code for Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot. 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 L02.619 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L02.619 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L02.619 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L02.619 is L02.61 ("Cutaneous abscess of foot"). L02.619 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L02.619 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L02.619 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot" 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 of unspecified foot is L02.619.
Yes, L02.619 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L02.619 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L02.619 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.