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L02.413

Billable

Cutaneous abscess of right upper limb

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 upper arm or shoulder area, typically caused by bacterial infection.

Coding Tips

  • •The fifth digit '3' specifies right upper limb; this includes shoulder, arm, and elbow regions
  • •Document the specific anatomical location (shoulder, upper arm, elbow) when possible for clinical clarity

Code Hierarchy

└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limb└L02.41Cutaneous abscess of limb└L02.413Cutaneous abscess of right upper limb
└L02.413Cutaneous abscess of right upper limb

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