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L02.411

Billable

Cutaneous abscess of right axilla

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

What This Code Means

A localized collection of pus in the skin of the right armpit area, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Coding Tips

  • •The fourth digit '4' indicates upper limb location; the fifth digit '1' specifies right axilla
  • •Axillary abscesses may be associated with lymphadenitis; document any related lymph node involvement

Code Hierarchy

└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limb└L02.41Cutaneous abscess of limb└L02.411Cutaneous abscess of right axilla
└L02.411Cutaneous abscess of right axilla

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