Furuncle right hand
ICD-10 L02.521 is a billable code used to indicate a diagnosis of furuncle right hand.
L02.521 refers to a furuncle (boil) located on the right hand, which is a painful, pus-filled bump that forms under the skin due to bacterial infection, most commonly caused by Staphylococcus aureus. Clinically, furuncles present as red, swollen nodules that may eventually rupture and drain pus. The anatomy involved includes the hair follicles and surrounding subcutaneous tissue. Disease progression can vary; if untreated, a furuncle may lead to further infection, abscess formation, or systemic complications. Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination and may include culture of the pus to identify the causative organism. Differential diagnoses include carbuncles, folliculitis, and other skin infections. Proper identification and management are crucial to prevent complications and ensure effective treatment.
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
Standard ICD-10-CM documentation requirements apply
Various clinical presentations within this specialty area
Follow specialty-specific billing guidelines
L02.521 specifically covers furuncles located on the right hand. It does not include other types of skin infections or furuncles located on different body parts.
L02.521 should be used when documenting a furuncle specifically on the right hand. If the furuncle is on another body part, the appropriate site-specific code should be selected.
Documentation should include a detailed clinical examination, description of the lesion, treatment provided, and any laboratory results if cultures were taken.
