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L98.A Non-Billable Code

Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper limb, not elsewhere classified

Chapter Classification

Chapter 12 Diseases of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L00-L99)

Section Detail

L80-L99 Other disorders of the skin and subcutaneous tissue (L80-L99)

Code Hierarchy

This code is a child of L98.

As a non-billable code, it requires more specific digits to be used on a medical claim.

Coding Guidelines & Notes

excludes2
  • gangrene (I96)
  • pressure ulcer (pressure area) (L89.-)
  • skin infections (L00-L08)
  • specific infections classified to A00-B99
  • ulcer of lower limb NEC (L97.-)
  • varicose ulcer (I83.0-I83.93)

More Specific Diagnosis Codes

This code is not billable as it requires a higher level of specificity. Select a more specific code below.

  • L98.A1 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of upper arm
  • L98.A2 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of forearm
  • L98.A3 - Non-pressure chronic ulcer of hand

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