L02.436
✓ BillableCarbuncle of left lower limb
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of groin (L02.214, L02.224, L02.234)
- • Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand (L02.5-)
- • Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot (L02.6-)
- • abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
- • abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
- • abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
📋 Code Instructions
inherited- • code to identify organism (B95-B96)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code L02.436 represents carbuncle of left lower limb. This code falls under the Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) classification. It is a billable/specific code valid for HIPAA-covered transactions as of October 1, 2025 (FY2026). This code can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes on insurance claims.
This is a 7-character code at the 6th level of specificity. This is the most specific code available in this subcategory.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L02.436?
ICD-10-CM code L02.436 is "Carbuncle of left lower limb". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Is L02.436 a billable ICD-10 code?
Yes, L02.436 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
Can L02.436 be coded with other codes?
L02.436 has 6 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in L02.43
Other codes in the same category that may be relevant for differential coding:
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Data Source
CMS ICD-10-CM 2026 Tabular List
Updated October 1, 2025 (FY2026)