What does ICD-10 code L02.5 mean?

ICD-10 code L02.5 is the standardized code used for cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code L02.5 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code L02.5 when recording cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand in a standardized format. This entry may also act as a broader category that points toward more specific child codes.

Does ICD-10 code L02.5 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 L02.5: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand

Name: ICD-10 Code L02.5: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:23.460Z

L02.5 is an ICD-10 diagnosis entry used to group records related to Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand. 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, furuncle and carbuncle of hand 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

L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face L02.1Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of neck L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk L02.3Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of buttock L02.4Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of limb L02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot L02.8Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of other sites L02.9Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand

Frequently asked questions

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