L02.219
BillableCutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A skin abscess on the trunk (torso) when the specific location is not documented or specified.
Coding Tips
- •Use this code only when the exact trunk location cannot be determined from documentation
- •Query provider for more specific anatomical location if possible to improve coding specificity
Code Hierarchy
└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk└L02.21Cutaneous abscess of trunk└L02.219Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified
└L02.219Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified