ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for chest wall carbuncle
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Carbuncle › chest wall”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding chest wall carbuncle
The ICD-10-CM code for chest wall carbuncle is L02.233 (Carbuncle of chest wall).
Within L02.23 (carbuncle of trunk), L02.233 is specifically for carbuncle of chest wall. Related codes cover abdominal wall (L02.231), back [any part, except buttock and flank] (L02.232), groin (L02.234), perineum (L02.235), umbilicus (L02.236), flank (L02.237) and unspecified (L02.239).
Use an additional code to identify organism (B95-B96).
It is not a CC or MCC, so as a secondary diagnosis it doesn't change the MS-DRG severity level.
Common questions about chest wall carbuncle ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for chest wall carbuncle?
- L02.233 — Carbuncle of chest wall.
Is L02.233 billable?
- Yes. L02.233 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L02.233 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L02.233 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L02.233 a CC or MCC?
- No. L02.233 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.