ICD-10 Diagnosis Code L02.9
Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified
Diagnosis Code L02.9
Short Description: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified
Long Description: Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle, unspecified
This is the 2019 version of the ICD-10-CM diagnosis code L02.9
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Code Classification
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Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00–L99)
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Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
- Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle (L02)
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Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L08)
Information for Patients
Abscess
An abscess is a pocket of pus. You can get an abscess almost anywhere in your body. When an area of your body becomes infected, your body's immune system tries to fight the infection. White blood cells go to the infected area, collect within the damaged tissue, and cause inflammation. During this process, pus forms. Pus is a mixture of living and dead white blood cells, germs, and dead tissue.
Bacteria, viruses, parasites and swallowed objects can all lead to abscesses. Skin abscesses are easy to detect. They are red, raised and painful. Abscesses inside your body may not be obvious and can damage organs, including the brain, lungs and others. Treatments include drainage and antibiotics.
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Skin Infections
Your skin helps protect you from germs, but sometimes it can get infected by them. Some common types of skin infections are
- Bacterial: Cellulitis and impetigo. Staphylococcal infections can also affect the skin.
- Viral: Shingles, warts, and herpes simplex
- Fungal: Athlete's foot and yeast infections
- Parasitic: Body lice, head lice, and scabies
Treatment of skin infections depends on the cause.
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