L02 vs L93.2
L02 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle) compared with L93.2 (Other local lupus erythematosus), 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 carries an Excludes2 note covering L93.2: “lupus panniculitis (L93.2)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle | L93.2Other local lupus erythematosus | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) |
| Definition | Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L02). | Other local lupus erythematosus is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (L93.2). |
| Includes | — | Lupus erythematosus profundus Lupus panniculitis |
| Use additional code | code to identify organism (B95-B96) code (B95-B97) to identify infectious agent. | code for adverse effect, if applicable, to identify drug (T36-T50 with fifth or sixth character 5) |
Derived from the official CMS ICD-10-CM tabular data (FY2026). Not billing advice; verify sequencing rules for the encounter. All data sources