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L02.51

Non-billable

Cutaneous abscess of hand

L02.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cutaneous abscess of hand. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L02.511 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L02.5
Subcodes
3
Edition
FY2026

L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

No additional coding notes for this code.

Frequently asked questions

What is ICD-10 code L02.51?
L02.51 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cutaneous abscess of hand". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L02.51 a billable code?
No — L02.51 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L02.511) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L02.51?
L02.51 has 3 more specific child codes, including L02.511, L02.512, L02.519.

Source: CMS ICD-10-CM FY2026. For informational purposes only — not medical advice. See our medical disclaimer.

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