Cutaneous abscess of right axilla. L02.411 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.411 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Arm abscess ICD-10-CM L02.419 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 573 Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with mcc 574 Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with cc
Cutaneous abscess, unspecified. L02.91 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2018/2019 edition of ICD-10-CM L02.91 became effective on October 1, 2018.
Abscess leg, except foot; Abscess of ankle; Abscess of axilla; Abscess of forearm; Abscess of hip; Abscess of knee; Abscess of lower limb; Abscess of shoulder; Abscess of thigh; Abscess of upper limb; Abscess of wrist; Arm abscess. ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.419. Cutaneous abscess of limb, unspecified.
Right axillary abscess ICD-10-CM L02.411 is grouped within Diagnostic Related Group (s) (MS-DRG v38.0): 573 Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with mcc 574 Skin graft for skin ulcer or cellulitis with cc
Cutaneous abscess of right axilla L02. 411 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes. The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L02. 411 became effective on October 1, 2021.
L02. 91 - Cutaneous abscess, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.
10061 Incision and drainage of abscess; complicated or multiple.
The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM L08. 89 became effective on October 1, 2021. This is the American ICD-10-CM version of L08.
ICD-10 code L02 for Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .
Group 1CodeDescription10060INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS (EG, CARBUNCLE, SUPPURATIVE HIDRADENITIS, CUTANEOUS OR SUBCUTANEOUS ABSCESS, CYST, FURUNCLE, OR PARONYCHIA); SIMPLE OR SINGLE6 more rows
In this case, the correct code is 10061, “Incision and drainage of abscess (eg, carbuncle, suppurative hidradenitis, cutaneous or subcutaneous abscess, cyst, furuncle, or paronychia); complicated or multiple” because packing the wound adds complexity.
For incision and drainage of a complex wound infection, use CPT 10180. You can remove the sutures/ staples from the wound or make an additional incision to work through. The wound is drained and any necrotic tissue is excised. The wound can be packed open for continuous drainage or closed with a latex drain.
Procedure codes 10060 and 10061 represent incision and drainage of an abscess involving the skin, subcutaneous and/or accessory structures.
ICD-10-CM Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified L08. 9.
Postprocedural retroperitoneal abscess The 2022 edition of ICD-10-CM K68. 11 became effective on October 1, 2021.
Purulent drainage is a sign of infection. It's a white, yellow, or brown fluid and might be slightly thick in texture. It's made up of white blood cells trying to fight the infection, plus the residue from any bacteria pushed out of the wound. There may be an unpleasant smell to the fluid, as well.