icd 10 code for inguinal boil

What is the ICD 10 code for boil?

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.

What is the ICD 10 code for boil of the groin?

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. A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle.

What is the ICD 10 code for inguinal hernia?

ICD-10-CM Codes › K00-K95 Diseases of the digestive system › K40-K46 Hernia › Inguinal hernia K40 Inguinal hernia K40-

What is the ICD 10 code for abscess in the groin?

Cutaneous abscess of groin. 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 Billable/Specific Code. L02.214 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What is the ICD-10 code for boil?

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 .

What is Furuncle unspecified?

Bacterial infection of the hair follicle and the surrounding skin.

What is the ICD-10 code for perineal abscess?

L02.215215.

What is the ICD-10 code for folliculitis?

ICD-10-CM Code for Folliculitis decalvans L66. 2.

What is furuncle of groin?

Boils (also referred to as furuncles) are pus-filled lesions that are painful and usually firm. Boils happen when infection around the hair follicles spreads deeper. They are usually located in the waist area, groin, buttocks, and under the arm.

What's the difference between a carbuncle and furuncle?

A carbuncle is a cluster of boils that form a connected area of infection under the skin. Boils (furuncles) usually start as reddish or purplish, tender bumps. The bumps quickly fill with pus, growing larger and more painful until they rupture and drain.

What is the ICD-10 code for pelvic abscess?

K65. 1 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 K65. 1 became effective on October 1, 2021.

What is cutaneous abscess of perineum?

A perineal abscess is an infection that causes a painful lump in the perineum. The perineum is the area between the scrotum and the anus in a man. In a woman, it's the area between the vulva and the anus. The area may look red and feel painful and be swollen.

What is the ICD-10 code for abscess?

L02. 91 - Cutaneous abscess, unspecified | ICD-10-CM.

What is the ICD-10 code for skin infection?

ICD-10 Code for Local infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, unspecified- L08. 9- Codify by AAPC.

What's the ICD-10-CM code for sebaceous cyst?

ICD-10 code L72. 3 for Sebaceous cyst is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

What is pityrosporum folliculitis?

Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a fungal acneiform condition commonly misdiagnosed as acne vulgaris. Although often associated with common acne, this condition may persist for years without complete resolution with typical acne medications.

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.