L02.232: Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank]
L02.232 is the billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank]. It is a fully specified code, so it can be reported on a claim (subject to clinical documentation and your payer's rules).
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10-CM code L02.232?
L02.232 is the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock and flank]. It belongs to category L02 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle).
Is L02.232 a billable code?
Yes. L02.232 is a billable, fully specified ICD-10-CM code, so it can be used on a claim (subject to documentation and payer rules).
What category does L02.232 belong to?
L02.232 is part of ICD-10-CM category L02 — Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, which has 161 billable codes.
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