Specific code 2008 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 680.5
Carbuncle and furuncle of buttock
  • Short description: CARBUNCLE OF BUTTOCK.
  • ICD-9-CM 680.5 is a billable medical code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim, however, 680.5 should only be used for claims with a date of service on or before September 30, 2015. For claims with a date of service on or after October 1, 2015, use an equivalent ICD-10-CM code (or codes).
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Convert to ICD-10-CM: 680.5 converts approximately to:
  • 2015/16 ICD-10-CM L02.33 Carbuncle of buttock
Approximate Synonyms
  • Buttock carbuncle
  • Buttock furuncle
  • Carbuncle of anus
  • Carbuncle of buttock
  • Furuncle of anus
  • Furuncle of buttock
  • Perianal carbuncle
  • Perianal furuncle
Applies To
  • Anus
  • Gluteal region
ICD-9-CM Volume 2 Index entries containing back-references to 680.5:
  • Boil (see also Carbuncle) 680.9
    • anus 680.5
    • buttock 680.5
    • gluteal (region) 680.5
    • partes posteriores 680.5
  • Carbuncle 680.9
    • anus 680.5
    • buttock 680.5
    • gluteal (region) 680.5
    • partes posteriores 680.5
  • Furuncle 680.9
    • anus 680.5
    • buttock 680.5
    • gluteal (region) 680.5
    • partes posteriores 680.5
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