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ICD-10-CM 2027

ICD-10 code for hand abscess

L02.51

Cutaneous abscess of hand

Header — needs a more specific code

From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › hand”. Page updated September 29, 2026.

About coding hand abscess

The ICD-10-CM code for hand abscess is L02.51 (Cutaneous abscess of hand).

Within L02.5 (cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of hand), L02.51 is specifically for cutaneous abscess of hand. Related codes cover furuncle hand (L02.52) and carbuncle of hand (L02.53).

To report this condition, pick the subcode that matches the documentation: L02.511 (hand), L02.512 (hand) and L02.519 (hand).

Use an additional code to identify organism (B95-B96).

Common questions about hand abscess ICD-10 codes

What is the ICD-10 code for hand abscess?

L02.51 — Cutaneous abscess of hand (a header code; report a more specific subcode).

Is L02.51 billable?

No. L02.51 is a header code. Report one of its more specific subcodes instead.