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ICD-10 Code L02.619: Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot
Reviewed by HealthAssure Clinical TeamUpdated 26 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 cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot 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
category
L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
category
L02.6Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot
category
L02.61Cutaneous abscess of foot
currentL02.61
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
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Coding guidelines
Common synonyms
Cutaneous abscess of unspecified footCutaneous abscess of foot
Frequently asked questions
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