L02.51 - Cutaneous abscess of hand

  • Applicable to Cutaneous abscess of hand
  • The 2025 edition of ICD10-CM L02.51 became effective on October 1, 2024.
  • This is the American ICD10-CM version of L02.51 - other international versions of ICD10 L02.51 may differ.
  • L02.51 is a Non-Billable / Non-Specific ICD10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
  • L02.51 Code should not be used for billing or reimbursement purposes as there are multiple ICD-10 CM codes below it that contain a greater level of detail.
  • L02.51 - Cutaneous abscess of hand
    • L02.51 - Cutaneous abscess of hand
    • L02.511 - Cutaneous abscess of right hand
    • L02.512 - Cutaneous abscess of left hand
    • L02.519 - Cutaneous abscess of unspecified hand

The following codes above L02.51 contain annotation back-references that may be applicable to L02.51:

Chapter: L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Section: L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Category: L02 Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle

        
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