What is the ICD-10 code for a left foot abscess?

The ICD-10 code for a left foot abscess is L02.612. If the abscess is related to diabetes, use E11.628 as the primary code.

How do you code a diabetic foot abscess?

For a diabetic foot abscess, use E11.628 as the primary code and L02.612 as the secondary code to specify the location.

ICD-10 Coding for Left Foot Abscess(L02.612, B95.6, E11.628)

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Learn about the ICD-10 coding for left foot abscess, including primary and secondary codes, documentation requirements, and common pitfalls.

Also known as:

Abscess of Left FootPlantar Abscess

Related ICD-10 Code Ranges

Complete code families applicable to Left Foot Abscess

L00-L99Primary Range

Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

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Code Comparison: When to Use Each Code

Compare key differences between these codes to ensure accurate selection

Code	Description	When to Use	Key Documentation
L02.612	Cutaneous abscess of left foot	Use when the abscess is confined to the skin or subcutaneous tissue of the left foot without underlying conditions like diabetes or osteomyelitis.	Erythema and swelling localized to the left foot Ultrasound showing fluid collection
E11.628	Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin complications	Use when the abscess is a complication of diabetes, typically presenting with a foot ulcer.	Documented history of type 2 diabetes Abscess occurring in the context of a diabetic foot ulcer
M86.072	Acute hematogenous osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot	Use when imaging or biopsy confirms osteomyelitis in conjunction with the abscess.	MRI showing bone marrow edema Positive bone biopsy

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Cutaneous abscess of left foot

L02.612Billable

Differential Codes

Alternative codes to consider when ruling out similar conditions

Cellulitis of left lower limbL03.116

Documentation & Coding Risks

Avoid these common issues when documenting Left Foot Abscess.

Omitting laterality in documentation

Impact

Clinical: Inaccurate clinical records, Regulatory: Non-compliance with coding standards, Financial: Potential claim denials

Mitigation

Always document the side of the body affected, Use templates that prompt for laterality

Incorrect sequencing of diabetes-related codes

Impact

Reimbursement: Incorrect sequencing can lead to claim denials., Compliance: Non-compliance with coding guidelines., Data Quality: Inaccurate clinical data representation.

Mitigation

Always list E11.628 before L02.612 when the abscess is diabetes-related.

Incorrect code sequencing

Impact

Failure to sequence diabetes-related codes correctly can lead to audits.

Mitigation

Implement coding audits to ensure compliance with sequencing rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements, coding pitfalls and FAQs for conditions coded with L02.612.

Primary Code

L02.612

Cutaneous abscess of left foot

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ICD-10 Coding for Left Foot Abscess(L02.612, B95.6, E11.628)

Documentation & Coding Risks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for a left foot abscess?

How do you code a diabetic foot abscess?

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