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DiagnosesLeft Buttock Abscess

Left Buttock Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Left Buttock Abscess(L02.31)

PRIMARY SPECIALTYGeneral Surgery
COMPLEXITYHigh
LAST UPDATED09/15/2025
Sam Tuffun, PT, DPT
Physical Therapist | Medical Coding & Billing Contributor

Diagnosis Overview

What is Left Buttock Abscess?
Essential facts and insights about Left Buttock Abscess

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized pain and swelling in the left buttock
  • Fever or chills indicating possible infection
  • Pus or drainage from the abscess site

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Description of abscess size, location, and characteristics
  • Evidence of imaging studies or cultures if performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Usage guidelines: Ensure the correct laterality is documented.
  • Common errors: Misclassifying abscess type or location.

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Other types of abscesses (e.g., pilonidal, perianal)
  • Codes for cellulitis or other skin infections

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
L02.32
Abscess of left buttock
Ancillary Codes
E11.9
Z79.4
Differential Codes
L05.01
K61.0

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Specialty Applications

  • Adult and pediatric patients presenting with abscess symptoms
  • Outpatient and inpatient surgical settings

Coding Complexity

High Complexity

This diagnosis requires careful attention to:

  • Comprehensive clinical documentation
  • Accurate code selection based on clinical criteria
  • Proper exclusion considerations
  • Specialty-specific coding guidelines

Documentation

Documentation Templates

Billing Information

Billing Considerations

  • Ensure proper documentation for billing
  • Verify code specificity requirements
  • Check for any additional codes needed
  • Review payer-specific guidelines

Common Issues

  • Insufficient clinical documentation
  • Incorrect code selection
  • Missing supporting diagnoses
  • Timing and frequency documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Documentation requirements?

Document the size, location, and any associated symptoms of the abscess.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the complexity of the procedure and any associated services.