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L98.431

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Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to breakdown of skin

This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).

What This Code Means

A long-lasting open sore on the abdomen that is not caused by pressure, affecting only the outer layer of skin.

Coding Tips

  • •This represents the least severe stage of non-pressure ulcer on the abdomen with only skin layer involvement
  • •Ensure documentation clearly indicates abdominal location and non-pressure etiology

Code Hierarchy

└L98Other disorders of skin and subcutaneous tissue, not elsewhere classified└L98.4Non-pressure chronic ulcer of skin, not elsewhere classified└L98.43Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen└L98.431Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to breakdown of skin
└L98.431Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen limited to breakdown of skin

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