L02.31
Billable codeCutaneous abscess of buttock
The ICD-10 code for cutaneous abscess of buttock is L02.31.
Clinical notes
Also known as
Alternate wording, synonyms, or specific conditions that fall under this code, listed to help confirm you've picked the right one.
- Cutaneous abscess of gluteal region
Documentation support
General coding-documentation guidance — not a substitute for payer-specific requirements or professional coding judgment.
- •As a general rule, code to the highest level of specificity supported by the documentation in the medical record.
Related codes in this category
- L02.32Furuncle of buttock
- L02.33Carbuncle of buttock
- L02.31Cutaneous abscess of buttock
ICD-9-CM equivalent
Informational only — GEM mappings are approximate, not guaranteed one-to-one equivalents. Verify before use in billing.
- 6825Approximate match
Associated MS-DRGs
L02.31 can serve as the principal diagnosis for these Medicare Severity Diagnosis-Related Groups.
Informational only — actual DRG assignment also depends on procedures, complications/comorbidities (CC/MCC), discharge status, and payer-specific rules not reflected here.
- DRG 564Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with MCC
- DRG 565Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses with CC
- DRG 566Other Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Diagnoses without CC/MCC
- DRG 573Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
- DRG 574Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
- DRG 575Skin Graft for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC
- DRG 576Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with MCC
- DRG 577Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis with CC
- DRG 578Skin Graft Except for Skin Ulcer or Cellulitis without CC/MCC
- DRG 602Cellulitis with MCC
- DRG 603Cellulitis without MCC