Is L02.416 a billable ICD-10-CM code?

Yes. L02.416 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.

Where does L02.416 sit in the tabular list?

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), in the block Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08).

L02.416

L02.416 — Cutaneous abscess of left lower limb

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft

L02.416 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of left lower limb. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Risk adjustment

L02.416 does not map to an HCC and does not risk-adjust under CMS-HCC V28. That is normal — most ICD-10 codes do not. It still needs to be coded correctly; it just will not move a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

L02.416 is named in 8 Medicare coverage policies — 8 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which of them applies to you depends on your Medicare contractor, and coverage genuinely differs by state.

A52996Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
A55909Billing and Coding: Wound Care
A56697Billing and Coding: Non-Invasive Vascular Studies
A56766Billing and Coding: Incision and Drainage (I&D) of Abscess of Skin, Subcutaneous and Accessory Structures

Related codes at this level

Codes that share L02.41. If L02.416 is not quite right, the correct code is usually one of these.

Questions about L02.416

Is L02.416 a billable ICD-10-CM code?: Yes. L02.416 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code and is valid for submission on a claim.
Where does L02.416 sit in the tabular list?: Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99), in the block Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08).