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L05.91

Billable

Pilonidal cyst without abscess

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

What This Code Means

An abnormal pocket of tissue in the skin, usually near the tailbone, without active infection or pus formation.

Coding Tips

  • Use this code when pilonidal cyst is present but no abscess is documented
  • Distinguish from L05.01 by confirming absence of infection/abscess

Excludes 2 — Not included here, may code separately

  • congenital sacral dimple (Q82.6)
  • parasacral dimple (Q82.6)

Code Hierarchy

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