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L02.612

L02.612: Cutaneous abscess of left foot

Billable / specific codeICD-10-CMleft

L02.612 is a billable, specific ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of left foot. It is valid for submission on a claim.

Check L02.612 with the rest of the claim: free scrubber

Excludes2 inherited from the categories above L02.612

Not part of this code, but both may be coded when both are present.

Written on L02: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle

  • abscess of anus and rectal regions (K61.-)
  • abscess of female genital organs (external) (N76.4)
  • abscess of male genital organs (external) (N48.2, N49.-)

Risk adjustment

No CMS-HCC V28 category: this code does not change a RAF score.

Medicare coverage

L02.612 is named in 13 Medicare coverage policies: 13 listing it as supporting medical necessity. Which one applies depends on your Medicare contractor.

  • A52996Billing and Coding: Routine Foot Care
  • A55909Billing and Coding: Wound Care
  • A56232Billing and Coding: Foot Care
  • A56640Billing and Coding: Debridement of Mycotic Nails

Code history

Unchanged in every release from FY2024 to FY2027.

Other codes under L02.61

ICD-10-CMFY2027· effective October 1, 2026

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