L02.81
⚠ Non-billable (Header)Cutaneous abscess of other sites
Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
⚠️ This is a category header code — not billable. Use a more specific child code below.
⚠️ Excludes2
inheritedRules inherited from parent codes.
- • 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)
Child Codes (2)
Clinical Description
ICD-10-CM code L02.81 represents cutaneous abscess of other sites. This code falls under the Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99) classification. It is a non-billable category header code. A more specific child code from the list below must be used for billing and reimbursement purposes.
This is a 6-character code at the 5th level of specificity. There are 2 more specific child codes under L02.81.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ICD-10 code L02.81?
ICD-10-CM code L02.81 is "Cutaneous abscess of other sites". It belongs to the category: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).
Is L02.81 a billable ICD-10 code?
No, L02.81 is a non-billable header code. A more specific child code must be used for billing.
Can L02.81 be coded with other codes?
L02.81 has 3 Excludes2 note(s). These conditions can be coded together if both are documented in the patient record.
Related Codes in L02.8
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)