What does ICD-10 code L02.41 mean?

ICD-10 code L02.41 is the standardized code used for cutaneous abscess of limb in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code L02.41 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code L02.41 when recording cutaneous abscess of limb in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code L02.41 confirm a diagnosis?

No. A code helps standardize documentation and claims, but it should not be read as a substitute for a clinician's full assessment.

ICD10

ICD-10 Code L02.41: Cutaneous abscess of limb

Name: ICD-10 Code L02.41: Cutaneous abscess of limb
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:22.238Z

L02.41 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Cutaneous abscess of limb. You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen. ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 21 May 2026

What is this code?

ICD-10 entries help standardize how diagnoses are organized for coding, reporting, analytics, and documentation. This code sits within the broader ICD-10 area for Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99).

When is it used?

May be used when a clinician documents cutaneous abscess of limb in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code may act more like a grouping or parent code, so a more specific child code may be used in final documentation when available.

What it does not mean

A code alone does not explain severity, treatment plan, or outcome.
A medical code should not be treated as a substitute for a doctor's diagnosis or advice.
This entry may represent a broader category rather than the most specific billable code.

Code hierarchy

chapter

12Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

block

L00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

Where you may see this code

You may see this entry in coding references, medical records, or claims workflows when a broader diagnosis category is being reviewed before a more specific code is chosen.

Related specialists

Dermatologist

Sibling codes

L02.42Furuncle of limb L02.43Carbuncle of limb

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Cutaneous abscess of limb

Frequently asked questions

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