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L02.217

Billable

Cutaneous abscess of flank

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A pus-filled abscess that forms in the skin of the flank, which is the side of the body between the ribs and hip.

Coding Tips

  • •Document right or left flank location when specified for complete clinical documentation
  • •Distinguish flank location from back or abdominal wall to ensure accurate coding

Code Hierarchy

└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk└L02.21Cutaneous abscess of trunk└L02.217Cutaneous abscess of flank
└L02.217Cutaneous abscess of flank

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