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L02.224

Billable

Furuncle of groin

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

What This Code Means

A boil that forms in the groin area, typically caused by bacterial infection of a hair follicle in that region.

Coding Tips

  • •Confirm groin location is clearly documented and not confused with perineal or genital locations
  • •Note any recurrent nature or predisposing factors documented in the medical record

Code Hierarchy

└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk└L02.22Furuncle of trunk└L02.224Furuncle of groin
└L02.224Furuncle of groin

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