Is L02.61 a billable code?
No. L02.61 is a header code that groups 3 more specific codes. Use one of the billable codes listed on this page instead.
ICD-10-CM FY2027 diagnosis code
L02.61: Cutaneous abscess of foot
Header code: not billableValid for dates of service October 1, 2026 to September 30, 2027
L02.61 groups related diagnoses under cutaneous abscess of foot. It cannot be used on a claim by itself. Choose the billable code below that matches the patient's record.
Billable codes under L02.61
- L02.611Cutaneous abscess of right foot
- L02.612Cutaneous abscess of left foot
- L02.619Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot
Other codes in L02.6 Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot
L02.61 questions
What does L02.61 mean?
L02.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cutaneous abscess of foot. It is in chapter 12, Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Code titles come from the official ICD-10-CM files published by the CDC National Center for Health Statistics. Always check payer rules and the clinical record before billing.