L02.61 – Cutaneous abscess of foot

ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Non-billable header

ICD-10-CM code L02.61
Code
L02.61 (claims format: L0261)
Description
Cutaneous abscess of foot
Billable
No – use a more specific code below
Valid for
Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
Chapter
12. Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)
Block
L00-L08 Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
Parent codes
L02 › L02.6

Billable codes under L02.61

L02.61 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:

Notes inherited from parent codes

Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.

L02 – Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
  • abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)
Use additional code:
  • code to identify organism (B95-B96)

Block L00-L08

Excludes2 (not included here):
  • hordeolum (H00.0)
  • infective dermatitis (L30.3)
  • local infections of skin classified in Chapter 1
  • lupus panniculitis (L93.2)
  • panniculitis NOS (M79.3)
  • panniculitis of neck and back (M54.0-)
  • Perlèche NOS (K13.0)
  • Perlèche due to candidiasis (B37.0)
  • Perlèche due to riboflavin deficiency (E53.0)
  • pyogenic granuloma (L98.0)
  • relapsing panniculitis [Weber-Christian] (M35.6)
  • viral warts (B07.-)
  • zoster (B02.-)
Use additional code:
  • code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent.

Index terms for L02.61

Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:

Related codes in L02.6

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L02.61?

L02.61 is the ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of foot, in the block L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L02.61 a billable code?

No. L02.61 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.

What category does L02.61 belong to?

It belongs to category L02 – Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle.

Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.