icd 10 code for abscess groin

by Mr. Darrel Gulgowski 5 min read

What are the new ICD 10 codes?

Cutaneous abscess of groin (L02.214) L02.213 L02.214 L02.215 ICD-10-CM Code for Cutaneous abscess of groin L02.214 ICD-10 code L02.214 for Cutaneous abscess of groin is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue . Subscribe to Codify and get the code details in a flash.

What is the ICD 10 code for intra abdominal abscess?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.214 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Cutaneous abscess of groin. Abscess of groin. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.214. Cutaneous abscess of groin. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.411 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Cutaneous abscess of right axilla.

Where can one find ICD 10 diagnosis codes?

| ICD-10 from 2011 - 2016 L02.214 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of cutaneous abscess of groin. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis. The ICD code L02 is used to code Boil A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle.

How to code superficial incision and drainage of an abscess?

ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.214 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Cutaneous abscess of groin. Abscess of groin. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.214. Cutaneous abscess of groin. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Billable/Specific Code. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.412 [convert to ICD-9-CM] Cutaneous abscess of left axilla.

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The ICD code L02 is used to code Boil

A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. Boils which are expanded are basically pus-filled nodules.

MS-DRG Mapping

DRG Group #573-578 - Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with MCC.

ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L02.214 - Cutaneous abscess of groin'

The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L02.214. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.

Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)

This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L02.214 and a single ICD9 code, 682.2 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.

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