ICD-10-CM Code L02.02
Furuncle of face
Billable Code
Billable codes are sufficient justification for admission to an acute care hospital when used a principal diagnosis.L02.02 is a billable ICD code used to specify a diagnosis of furuncle of face. A 'billable code' is detailed enough to be used to specify a medical diagnosis.
The ICD code L02 is used to code Boil
A boil, also called a furuncle, is a deep folliculitis, infection of the hair follicle. It is most commonly caused by infection by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful swollen area on the skin caused by an accumulation of pus and dead tissue. Boils which are expanded are basically pus-filled nodules. Individual boils clustered together are called carbuncles. Most human infections are caused by coagulase-positive S. aureus strains, notable for the bacteria's ability to produce coagulase, an enzyme that can clot blood. Almost any organ system can be infected by S. aureus.
| Specialty: | General Surgery |
| MeSH Code: | D005667 |
| ICD 9 Code: | 680.9 |
Furuncle
Coding Notes for L02.02 Info for medical coders on how to properly use this ICD-10 code
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Inclusion Terms:
Inclusion Terms
Inclusion Terms are a list of concepts for which a specific code is used. The list of Inclusion Terms is useful for determining the correct code in some cases, but the list is not necessarily exhaustive. - Boil of face
- Folliculitis of face
MS-DRG Mapping
- DRG Group #602-603 - Cellulitis with MCC.
- DRG Group #602-603 - Cellulitis without MCC.
ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index References for 'L02.02 - Furuncle of face'
The ICD-10-CM Alphabetical Index links the below-listed medical terms to the ICD code L02.02. Click on any term below to browse the alphabetical index.
Equivalent ICD-9 Code GENERAL EQUIVALENCE MAPPINGS (GEM)
This is the official approximate match mapping between ICD9 and ICD10, as provided by the General Equivalency mapping crosswalk. This means that while there is no exact mapping between this ICD10 code L02.02 and a single ICD9 code, 680.0 is an approximate match for comparison and conversion purposes.
Parent Code: L02.0 - Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face