L05.02 – Pilonidal sinus with abscess
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
ICD-10-CM code
L05.02
- Code
L05.02(claims format:L0502)- Description
- Pilonidal sinus with abscess
- 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
- L05 › L05.0
Notes for L05.02
Applicable to:
- Coccygeal fistula with abscess
- Coccygeal sinus with abscess
- Pilonidal fistula with abscess
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
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.-)
Index terms for L05.02
Entries in the ICD-10-CM alphabetic index that lead to this code:
Related codes in L05.0
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code L05.02?
L05.02 is the ICD-10-CM code for pilonidal sinus with abscess, in the block L00-L08 (Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue).
Is L05.02 a billable code?
Yes. L05.02 is a billable/specific code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.
What category does L05.02 belong to?
It belongs to category L05 – Pilonidal cyst and sinus.
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.