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DiagnosesLeft Thigh Abscess

Left Thigh Abscess

ICD-10 Coding for Left Thigh Abscess(L02.416)

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

Diagnosis Overview

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

Key Clinical Considerations:

  • Localized pain and swelling in the left thigh
  • Fever and chills may be present
  • Pus or drainage upon examination

Clinical Information

Clinical Criteria & Documentation Requirements

  • Patient history including onset and duration of symptoms
  • Description of abscess size and location
  • Results of imaging studies if performed

Coding Guidelines

Usage Guidelines & Examples

  • Ensure correct specificity to avoid denials
  • Common errors include misclassifying the site of the abscess

Code Exclusions

Important Exclusions

  • Cellulitis of the thigh
  • Other skin infections not classified as abscesses

Related ICD-10 Codes

Primary Codes
L02.32
Abscess of left thigh
Ancillary Codes
B95.6
R50.81
Differential Codes
L03.116

Related CPT Codes

CPT codes will be available in a future update.

Specialty Focus

Primary Specialty

General Surgery

Specialty Applications

  • Adults and children with soft tissue infections
  • 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 characteristics of the abscess.

Billing considerations?

Ensure accurate coding to reflect the procedure performed and any complications.