ICD-10-CM L02.838 is the diagnosis code for Carbuncle of other sites. 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 L02.838 sits in the ICD-10-CM classification helps ensure proper coding:
Yes, L02.838 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
L02.838 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for "Carbuncle of other sites". It is used by healthcare providers to classify and document this condition in medical records and insurance claims.
The parent code of L02.838 is L02.83 ("Carbuncle of other sites"). L02.838 provides a more specific classification within this category.
L02.838 is located in Section L00-L08 — "Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue" within Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Use L02.838 when the patients documented diagnosis matches "Carbuncle of other sites" 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 other sites is L02.838.
Yes, L02.838 can be used as a primary diagnosis code since it is billable and specific.
L02.838 is in Chapter 12 of the ICD-10-CM Tabular List.
Yes, L02.838 is a valid ICD-10-CM code for the 2026 fiscal year, subject to official CMS updates.