ICD-10 Code L02.62 – Furuncle of foot (2026): Diagnosis, Symptoms & Billing Guide

The ICD-10 code for Furuncle of foot is L02.62.
2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.62 – Furuncle of foot

What it is

L02.62 identifies a furuncle, or boil, located on the foot. It refers to a localized bacterial infection of a hair follicle with surrounding skin involvement.

Clinical signs

Typical findings include a tender, red, swollen nodule on the foot that may develop a central pus point or drainage. Clinical features vary; refer to documentation.

When to use this code

Use this code when the record clearly documents a furuncle on the foot, such as a boil or abscessed follicular infection in that location. Code it from provider documentation, not from a nonspecific skin infection note. If the site is elsewhere or not specified, check documentation.

Do not use for

Do not use this code for cellulitis, carbuncle, or a generalized skin abscess without foot involvement. If the documentation does not confirm a furuncle, check documentation.

Coding tip

Confirm both the lesion type and the anatomic site in the note before assigning L02.62.

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