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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hand carbuncle

L02.53

Carbuncle of hand

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Carbuncle › hand”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hand carbuncle

The ICD-10-CM code for hand carbuncle is L02.53 (Carbuncle of hand).

Within L02.5 (cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand), L02.53 is specifically for carbuncle of hand. Related codes cover cutaneous abscess of hand (L02.51) and furuncle hand (L02.52).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: L02.531 (hand), L02.532 (hand) and L02.539 (hand).

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

Common questions about hand carbuncle ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hand carbuncle?

L02.53 — Carbuncle of hand (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is L02.53 billable?

No. L02.53 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.