ICD-10-CM 2027
ICD-10 code for trunk abscess
From the official ICD-10-CM alphabetic index entry “Abscess (connective tissue) (embolic) (fistulous) (infective) (metastatic) (multiple) (pernicious) (pyogenic) (septic) › trunk”. Page updated September 29, 2026.
About coding trunk abscess
The ICD-10-CM code for trunk abscess is L02.219 (Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified). The official index lists 6 more specific codes, so check the documentation for details such as type, cause, site or severity before settling on L02.219.
Within L02.21, choose L02.219 (unspecified) only when documentation doesn't support a more specific option: abdominal wall (L02.211), back [any part, except buttock and flank] (L02.212), chest wall (L02.213), groin (L02.214), perineum (L02.215), umbilicus (L02.216) and flank (L02.217).
Use an additional code to identify organism (B95-B96).
As a secondary diagnosis it is a CC (complication or comorbidity), which can move an inpatient stay into the "with CC" MS-DRG of its family, unless the principal diagnosis excludes it.
More specific trunk abscess codes (official index)
- abdominal wall L02.211 — Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall
- back L02.212 — Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock and flank]
- chest wall L02.213 — Cutaneous abscess of chest wall
- groin L02.214 — Cutaneous abscess of groin
- perineum L02.215 — Cutaneous abscess of perineum
- umbilicus L02.216 — Cutaneous abscess of umbilicus
Common questions about trunk abscess ICD-10 codes
What is the ICD-10 code for trunk abscess?
- L02.219 — Cutaneous abscess of trunk, unspecified. More specific codes apply when the documentation supports them: L02.211, L02.212, L02.213, L02.214 and others below.
What is the ICD-10 code for abdominal wall trunk abscess?
- L02.211 — Cutaneous abscess of abdominal wall.
What is the ICD-10 code for back trunk abscess?
- L02.212 — Cutaneous abscess of back [any part, except buttock and flank].
What is the ICD-10 code for chest wall trunk abscess?
- L02.213 — Cutaneous abscess of chest wall.
What is the ICD-10 code for groin trunk abscess?
- L02.214 — Cutaneous abscess of groin.
What is the ICD-10 code for perineum trunk abscess?
- L02.215 — Cutaneous abscess of perineum.
What is the ICD-10 code for umbilicus trunk abscess?
- L02.216 — Cutaneous abscess of umbilicus.
Is L02.219 billable?
- Yes. L02.219 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code valid for FY2027 (October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027).
Can L02.219 be used as a principal diagnosis?
- Yes. The Medicare Code Editor doesn't restrict L02.219 as a principal diagnosis.
Is L02.219 a CC or MCC?
- L02.219 is a CC (complication or comorbidity) under MS-DRG v44.0, unless excluded by the principal diagnosis.