What does ICD-10 code L02.529 mean?

ICD-10 code L02.529 is the standardized code used for furuncle unspecified hand in medical records and coding systems.

When is ICD-10 code L02.529 used?

Doctors, hospitals, and insurers may use ICD-10 code L02.529 when recording furuncle unspecified hand in a standardized format.

Does ICD-10 code L02.529 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.

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ICD-10 Code L02.529: Furuncle unspecified hand

Name: ICD-10 Code L02.529: Furuncle unspecified hand
Creator: HealthAssure Clinical Team
Published: 2026-05-21T06:16:23.730Z

L02.529 is a billable ICD-10 diagnosis code used to classify Furuncle unspecified hand in medical records and claims. You may see this code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records. ICD-10 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 codes are diagnosis classification codes used in healthcare records, reporting, coding workflows, and billing support. 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 furuncle unspecified hand in a patient's medical record.
May appear in hospital records, claims, referrals, and clinical documentation.
This code can be used as a clinically usable diagnosis entry in standardized coding workflows.

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.

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 code in hospital records, discharge summaries, insurance claims, encounter documentation, referrals, or other healthcare billing and coding records.

Related specialists

Dermatologist

Sibling codes

L02.521Furuncle right handbillable L02.522Furuncle left handbillable

Coding guidelines

Common synonyms

Furuncle unspecified handFuruncle hand

Frequently asked questions

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