L98.432
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with fat layer exposed
This code does not map to an HCC category in any model (V28, V24, ESRD, RxHCC).
What This Code Means
A long-lasting open wound on the abdomen that is not caused by pressure, where the fatty tissue layer underneath the skin is exposed.
Coding Tips
- •Verify the ulcer is non-pressure related (not from bed sores or prolonged pressure)
- •Document the specific anatomical location on the abdomen and confirm fat layer exposure through clinical assessment
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└L98.432Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with fat layer exposed
└L98.432Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with fat layer exposed