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ICD-10-CM Code for Cutaneous abscess of other sites L02.81

ICD-10 code L02.81 for Cutaneous abscess of other sites is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue .

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Cutaneous abscess of other sites

L02

Excludes2: abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)

Use additional code to identify organism (B95-B96)

 
L02.81 Cutaneous abscess of other sites
Child Code
Cutaneous abscess of head [any part, except face]
Child Code
Cutaneous abscess of other sites

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Advice on waiting for pathology or not to report diagnosis?
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Denial on CPT 36410
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Wound Packing without I&D by different provider
[QUOTE="applegateml, post: 479423, member: 146622"] Please include a redacted note for review in order for assistance. :) Documentation is key. Typically, repacking/dressing change is billed with and ... [ Read More ]
INCISION AND DRAINAGE OR DEBRIDEMENT?
Hello, I am reviewing the procedure below and need your thoughts. The surgeon wants to use debridement codes. I was leaning towards 10061....thanks in advance for any help Procedure(s): INCISION AND ... [ Read More ]
Irrigation and debridement to bone foot
[QUOTE="Orthocoderpgu, post: 460159, member: 29238"] Can you post the entire redacted note? If not, did the surgeon open this area up before debriding or was the wound already open? 28005 is good if t... [ Read More ]
99214 & 10060
Hello! I am going back and forth with a provider. I requested them to reduce their LOS because I do not feel a 99214 is appropriate. I am trying to explain that the work up for the I&D is bundled int... [ Read More ]
Abscess drainage with foreign body removal
[B]Procedures: INCISION AND DRAINAGE OF ABSCESS WITH REMOVAL OF FOREIGN BODY[/B]: The plantar surface of the right foot was cleansed with Betadine swab sticks ×3. No local anesthesia was used. Th... [ Read More ]
Debridement and Incision&Drainage
Hello, I am leaning towards codes 11042,11045. Since the I&D had minor debridement. Please let me know your thoughts. Thank you for the help. Procedure(s): Debridement Soft Tissue - Arm EACH ADDITION... [ Read More ]
Infectious Disease- Need Opinion
Would you code the below as: 1. MRSA sepsis and bacteremia- a41.02, r78.81 2. MRSA left permacath infection status post removal-T82.7XXA 3. Chest wall abscess around permacath tract site status p... [ Read More ]
Dx Coding-Infectious Disease-Please
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