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L02.611

Billable

Cutaneous abscess of right foot

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 on the right foot caused by bacterial infection, typically requiring drainage.

Coding Tips

  • •Cutaneous abscess is a collection of pus; distinguish from furuncles which are follicle-based infections
  • •Document right foot laterality clearly; if bilateral, code both L02.611 and L02.612

Code Hierarchy

└L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle└L02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot└L02.61Cutaneous abscess of foot└L02.611Cutaneous abscess of right foot
└L02.611Cutaneous abscess of right foot

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