J34.0 vs L02.0
J34.0 (Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose) compared with L02.0 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face), from the official CMS tabular data. Both may be reported when both conditions are documented (Excludes2).
Can these codes be reported together?
Yes, when both are documented. L02.0 carries an Excludes2 note covering J34.0: “abscess of nose (J34.0)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| J34.0Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose | L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Billable | Non-billable header |
| Classification | J00-J99 — Diseases of the Respiratory System (J00-J99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (J34.0). | Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L02.0). |
| Includes | Cellulitis of nose Necrosis of nose Ulceration of nose | — |
| Use additional code | — | code to identify organism (B95-B96) code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources