L02.611 – Cutaneous abscess of right foot

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

Billable code

ICD-10-CM code L02.611
Code
L02.611 (claims format: L02611)
Description
Cutaneous abscess of right foot
Billable
Yes – valid for HIPAA-covered transactions
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 › L02.61

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.

Related codes in L02.61

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L02.611?

L02.611 is the ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of right foot, in the block L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).

Is L02.611 a billable code?

Yes. L02.611 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What category does L02.611 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.