2026 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code L02.217Cutaneous abscess of flank

ICD-10-CM Codes›L00–L99›L00-L08›L02

ICD-10-CM L02.217
CMSSource: CMS FY 2026 ICD-10-CM dataset · Effective Oct 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2026

L02.217 is a billable ICD-10-CM diagnosis code for cutaneous abscess of flank. It is valid on HIPAA claims for fiscal year 2026 (October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026) and groups to MS-DRG 573 through 575, 602 through 603, 791, 793. As a secondary diagnosis, it counts as a complication or comorbidity (CC) and moves an inpatient stay to a higher severity level within its MS-DRG family. It does not count, however, when the principal diagnosis is one of 68 closely related codes.

Code Identity

ICD-10-CM Code
L02.217
Billable Status
Yes — Valid for Submission
Code Describes
Cutaneous abscess of flank
Short Description
Cutaneous abscess of flank
Same as the full description in the CMS dataset.
Parent Code
L02.21
Cutaneous abscess of trunk

Code Classification

ChapterL00–L99Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
SectionL00-L08Infections of the skin and subcutaneous tissue
CategoryL02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
This CodeL02.217Cutaneous abscess of flank

Index to Diseases and InjuriesGuidance

Alphabetical index entries that point to this code.

Code History & ChangesHistory

New Code L02.217 was added to the ICD-10-CM code set for FY 2026, effective October 1, 2025.

Replacement L02.217 replaces the following previously assigned code(s):

  • L02.212 - Cutaneous abscess of back
  • L02.212 - Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock]
FY 2026AddedAdded to the ICD-10-CM code setEffective October 1, 2025.
FY 2026CurrentRevised in the current code setEffective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Questions About L02.217Overview

What is the ICD-10 code for cutaneous abscess of flank?

The ICD-10-CM code for cutaneous abscess of flank is L02.217 (sometimes written as L02217). It is billable on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

Is L02.217 (Cutaneous abscess of trunk) a billable code?

Yes. This is a billable ICD-10-CM code, specific enough to report cutaneous abscess of flank on HIPAA-covered claims from October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.

What MS-DRG does L02.217 group to?

When cutaneous abscess of flank is the principal diagnosis on an inpatient stay, it groups to MS-DRG 573, 574, 575, 602, 603, 791, 793, with relative weights from 0.8709 to 6.5514 depending on complications. Higher weights mean higher Medicare reimbursement.

Is L02.217 a CC or MCC?

CMS lists L02.217 as a CC (complication or comorbidity) for FY 2026. Reported as a secondary diagnosis, it moves the inpatient stay to a higher-weighted DRG within its severity family. It does not count when the principal diagnosis is one of the 68 closely related codes in its exclusion list.