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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Abscess

L02.411
L02.412

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for axillary abscess includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Armpit Abscess
Underarm Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Abscess

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Axillary Abscess

Use ICD-10 code L02.411 for cutaneous abscess of right axilla, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cutaneous abscess of right axilla

Billable Code
L02.411
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a fluctuant mass with purulent drainage in the right axilla.

Applicable To

  • • Right axillary abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.

Cutaneous abscess of left axilla

Billable Code
L02.412
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a fluctuant mass with purulent drainage in the left axilla.

Applicable To

  • • Left axillary abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure laterality is clearly documented to avoid unspecified coding.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

A41.9

Sepsis, unspecified organism

Use when sepsis is present and related to the abscess.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for axillary abscess?

The ICD-10 code for a right axillary abscess is L02.411, and for a left axillary abscess, it is L02.412.

How do you code a bilateral axillary abscess?

For bilateral axillary abscesses, use both L02.411 for the right and L02.412 for the left axilla.

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