L02.2 vs N61.1
L02.2 (Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk) compared with N61.1 (Abscess of the breast and nipple), 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. L02.2 carries an Excludes2 note covering N61.1: “abscess of breast (N61.1)”
Excludes2 marks distinct conditions — both may be reported when both are documented.
Side by side
| L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk | N61.1Abscess of the breast and nipple | |
|---|---|---|
| Billing status | Non-billable header | Billable |
| Classification | L00-L99 — Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (L00-L99) | N00-N99 — Diseases of the Genitourinary System (N00-N99) |
| Definition | Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk is a non-billable ICD-10-CM category code (L02.2). | Abscess of the breast and nipple is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code (N61.1). |
| Includes | — | Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of areola Abscess (acute) (chronic) (nonpuerperal) of breast Carbuncle of breast Mastitis with abscess |
| 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