ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for chest wall furuncle
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Furuncle › chest wall”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding chest wall furuncle
The ICD-10-CM code for chest wall furuncle is L02.223 (Furuncle of chest wall).
Within L02.22 (furuncle of trunk), L02.223 is specifically for furuncle of chest wall. Related codes cover abdominal wall (L02.221), back [any part, except buttock and flank] (L02.222), groin (L02.224), perineum (L02.225), umbilicus (L02.226), flank (L02.227) and unspecified (L02.229).
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 furuncle ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for chest wall furuncle?
- L02.223 — Furuncle of chest wall.
Is L02.223 billable?
- Yes. L02.223 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L02.223 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L02.223 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L02.223 a CC or MCC?
- No. L02.223 is neither a CC nor an MCC under MS-DRG v44.0.