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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Furuncle

ICD-10 Coding for Furuncle

L02.92
L02.0

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

Also Known as:
Boil
Skin Abscess
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Furuncle

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Furuncle

Use ICD-10 code L02.92 for furuncle, unspecified, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Furuncle, unspecified

Billable Code
L02.92
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a painful, pus-filled bump under the skin
  • • Culture results confirming bacterial infection

Applicable To

  • • Boil
  • • Skin abscess

Important Notes

  • • Ensure to document the specific site if available to avoid using unspecified codes.

Furuncle of face

Non-Billable
L02.0
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of a furuncle on the facial region

Applicable To

  • • Boil on face

Important Notes

  • • Facial furuncles require specific documentation of location.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

B95.62

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection as the cause of diseases classified elsewhere

Use when MRSA is confirmed by culture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a furuncle?

The ICD-10 code for a furuncle is L02.92 when the site is unspecified. For specific sites, use codes like L02.0 for the face.

How do you code a furuncle with MRSA?

Code the furuncle with L02.92 and add B95.62 for MRSA if confirmed by culture.

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