ICD-10 Code L02.619 – Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.619 – Cutaneous abscess of unspecified foot
What it is
L02.619 identifies a localized skin abscess on the foot when the record does not specify the side or exact site. Use it for a purulent skin infection confined to the foot.
Clinical signs
Typical findings include a tender, swollen, erythematous area with possible warmth and drainage of pus. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.
When to use this code
Use this code when documentation states a cutaneous abscess of the foot and does not identify right or left. It also fits notes describing a skin abscess on the foot without a more specific anatomic location. Check documentation if the infection extends deeper.
Do not use for
Do not use it for abscesses of the toe, nail, or deeper soft tissue structures unless the record clearly supports the foot skin only. Do not assign it when the site is specified more precisely.
Coding tip
Choose the more specific foot code whenever the provider documents laterality or a narrower site.