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L02 — Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle

Part of Chapter 12: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue , block Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08) .

Official Notes

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code to identify organism (B95-B96)

Excludes2

abscess of anus and rectal regions ( K61 .-)

Excludes2

abscess of female genital organs (external) ( N76.4 )

Excludes2

abscess of male genital organs (external) ( N48.2 , N49 .-)

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Referenced By

Official notes on these codes cite L02.

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