L98.433
BillableNon-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscle
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, with dead muscle tissue visible in the wound.
Coding Tips
- •Ensure documentation clearly states muscle necrosis (tissue death) is present
- •Distinguish from L98.435 which indicates muscle involvement without necrosis
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└L98.433Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscle
└L98.433Non-pressure chronic ulcer of abdomen with necrosis of muscle