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L02.81

Non-billable

Cutaneous abscess of other sites

L02.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for Cutaneous abscess of other sites. It is a non-billable category code — use a more specific child code such as L02.811 for billing.

Status
Header (non-billable)
Chapter
L00-L99
Parent
L02.8
Subcodes
2
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 L02.81?
L02.81 is the ICD-10-CM code for "Cutaneous abscess of other sites". It falls under L00-L99 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue.
Is L02.81 a billable code?
No — L02.81 is a non-billable header code. Use a more specific child code (such as L02.811) for billing.
What are the subcodes of L02.81?
L02.81 has 2 more specific child codes, including L02.811, L02.818.

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

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