Question 1

Is L02.4 a billable ICD-10 code?

Accepted Answer

No, L02.4 is not a billable code. It is a category code that requires additional specificity. You must select a more specific code from the subcategories for billing purposes.

Question 2

What does ICD-10 code L02.4 mean?

Accepted Answer

ICD-10-CM code L02.4 represents Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limb. This code is part of the International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification used for medical coding and billing in the United States.

Question 3

What is the parent category for ICD-10 code L02.4?

Accepted Answer

The parent category for L02.4 is L02 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle). This hierarchical classification helps organize related diagnoses for more accurate coding.

Question 4

What conditions should be coded separately from L02.4?

Accepted Answer

Code L02.4 has Type 2 Excludes including: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of groin (L02.214, L02.224, L02.234); Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand (L02.5-); Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot (L02.6-). These conditions are not included in L02.4 but can be coded together if the patient has both conditions.

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