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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for foot abscess

L02.61

Cutaneous abscess of foot

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › foot”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding foot abscess

The ICD-10-CM code for foot abscess is L02.61 (Cutaneous abscess of foot).

Within L02.6 (cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of foot), L02.61 is specifically for cutaneous abscess of foot. Related codes cover furuncle of foot (L02.62) and carbuncle of foot (L02.63).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: L02.611 (foot), L02.612 (foot) and L02.619 (foot).

Use an additional code to identify organism (B95-B96).

Common questions about foot abscess ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for foot abscess?

L02.61 — Cutaneous abscess of foot (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is L02.61 billable?

No. L02.61 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.