Furuncle of face

📋Clinical Description

This code describes a localized, painful, pus-filled inflammation of a hair follicle and surrounding tissue, specifically occurring on the face. It is a type of skin abscess caused by bacterial infection, typically Staphylococcus aureus.

🎯When to Use

Use this code when documentation clearly indicates a furuncle (boil) located on any part of the patient's face. This diagnosis is supported by findings such as a tender, erythematous nodule with a central pustule or necrotic plug on the facial skin.

💡Coding Tips

Differentiate from carbuncles (multiple interconnected furuncles) which have a different code.
Do not use for acne pustules or cysts; these have specific codes.
Consider an additional code for the causative organism if identified and documented (e.g., B95.61 for MRSA).

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Clinical Notes

Inclusion Terms

Boil of face
Folliculitis of face

Code Hierarchy

▲L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face

L02.02(current)

Crosswalks

680.0ApproxICD-9 680.0ApproxICD-9

Same Category

L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face L02.01Cutaneous abscess of face L02.03Carbuncle of face