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carbuncle

Wikipedia Summary

A carbuncle is a cluster of boils caused by bacterial infection, most commonly with Staphylococcus aureus or Streptococcus pyogenes. The presence of a carbuncle is a sign that the immune system is active and fighting the infection...
Related Codes (42)
Code
Description
Billable
Details
J34.0Abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of nose
L02Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle
Additional Codes (1)Type 2 Excludes (3)
L02.0Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of face
Type 2 Excludes (9)
L02.03Carbuncle of face
L02.13Carbuncle of neck
L02.2Cutaneous abscess, furuncle and carbuncle of trunk
Type 1 Excludes (2)Type 2 Excludes (5)
L02.23Carbuncle of trunk
L02.231Carbuncle of abdominal wall
L02.232Carbuncle of back [any part, except buttock]
L02.233Carbuncle of chest wall

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